Reopening in December 2026

MAGNT Discovery Centre

An exciting new activity space coming soon!

October - December 2026

What's On

Explore talks, tours and activities programmed by MAGNT.

Sunday 15 November | 1pm

FrogID Week

Join MAGNT in Palmerston for some STEAM related family fun.

Saturday 21 November | 11am

2026 Telstra NATSIAA Curatorial Insights

A guided tour with MAGNT Senior Curator/NATSIAA Curator, Dr Shannon Brett.

Thursday 26 November | 11am

Unruly Days: Territory life 1911 - 1921

Join MAGNT Curator of Territory History, Jared Archibald, for an in-depth tour of the exhibition.

Thursday 10 December | 11am

Cyclone Tracy

Hear some of the extraordinary stories behind the images and objects on display.

From 12 December | 10am - 4pm

LEGO® Minifigures at MAGNT!

A free activity for families and children of all ages.

Wednesday 16 December | 4pm

2026 Telstra NATSIAA

A special tour for little art lovers to learn stories behind some of the artworks and share their own.

Thursday 17 December | 11am

From Jaws to Claws

An exciting family friendly tour of our natural science gallery.

Sunday 20 December | 11am

Magpie Geese

Create artworks inspired by these seasonal visitors.

Tuesday 22 December | 1.30pm

Inhabitants of the Monsoon Garden

Learn to identify common freshwater creatures.

Wednesday 7 January | 11am

Cyclone Tracy

Hear some of the extraordinary stories behind the images and objects on display.

Thursday 14 January | 9am

Exploring Biodiversity in the Wet

A morning at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens for budding citizen scientists.

Thursday 21 January | 8am

Exploring Biodiversity in the Wet

A morning at Lake Alexander for budding citizen scientists.