All history museums and attractions to visit in Northern Territory

Northern Territory (Australia) is a good place to visit if you are interested in history. Below we list all 11 history museums in Northern Territory, to lose yourself in the place's cultural heritage and local history.

Are you a real history buff and are you looking for the best history museums to visit in Northern Territory? These are the ones:

  1. Fannie Bay Gaol1

    Fannie Bay Gaol

     Darwin
    Fannie Bay Gaol is a historic prison located in Fannie Bay, Northern Territory, Australia. It functioned as Her Majesty's Gaol and Labour Prison from 20 September 1883 until 1 September 1979. This long history makes it a significant site for understanding Australia's penal history.
  2. Pine Creek Railway Precinct2

    Pine Creek Railway Precinct

     Pine Creek
    The Pine Creek railway station, located in the Northern Territory of Australia, is a museum that was once a part of the North Australia Railway. Although it is no longer in use as a railway station, it serves as a historical site where visitors can learn about the railway's past and its significance in the region's development.
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    Lyons Cottage

     Darwin
    The only existing example of colonial bungalow style architecture in Darwin. After the cyclone in 1974, it was turned into a museum.
  4. Road Transport Hall of Fame & Ghan Museum4

    Road Transport Hall of Fame & Ghan Museum

     Alice Springs
    The National Road Transport Hall of Fame, located in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, is a transport museum that was established in 1995. It is owned and operated by the Road Transport Historical Society. This museum offers a unique insight into Australia's transport history, making it a worthwhile destination for those interested in this aspect of the country's heritage.
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    Strehlow Research Center

     Alice Springs
    The Strehlow Research Centre, located within the Museum of Central Australia, is a significant cultural hub in Alice Springs. It is situated in the Araluen Cultural Precinct, a vibrant area that is a must-visit for anyone interested in the rich cultural history of Australia's Northern Territory.
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    Hermannsburg Historic Precinct

     Hermannsburg
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    NT Chinese Museum

     Darwin
    First Chinese labourers came to Darwin in 1874 and the museum's aim is to show the importance of Chinese community and preserve it.
  8. Old Ghan Heritage Railway and Museum8

    Old Ghan Heritage Railway and Museum

     Alice Springs
    The Old Ghan Heritage Railway and Museum is a significant historical site located in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. This museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich railway history of the region. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the past and understand the importance of railways in the development and growth of Australia.
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    Burnett House

     Darwin
    Last of its kind and one of the four houses which now make up the Myilly Point Heritage Precinct. This house is now open as a museum.
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    The Katherine Museum

     Katherine
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    Larrimah Museum

     Larrimah