Days Vary | 10.30am

Discovery Centre Drop-In Activities

Drop-in and discover activities and fun for everyone!

Every Friday | 10.30am

Mini Makers at MAGNT

For little creatives with big ideas.

Tuesday 8 September | 11am

Transformations

Explore the seasonality of the Top End in the Natural Science gallery.

Friday 11 September | 7pm

American Doctor

Three doctors are united by a commitment to saving lives as they volunteer in hospitals under siege in Gaza.

Saturday 12 September | 11am

Australian Narrative Shorts

Celebrate the creative storytelling spirit of Australian filmmakers through our selection of short films.

Saturday 12 September | 2 pm

Australian Documentary Shorts

Enjoy a selection of documentary shorts from filmmakers around Australia.

Saturday 12 September | 7pm

Chasing Chaos

A revolutionary approach to disaster preparedness and relief in the Indo-Pacific.

Saturday 13 September | 11am

Animated Shorts

New to DIFF in 2026, enjoy a selection of animated shorts from Australia and around the globe.

Saturday 13 September | 2pm

Indigenous Shorts

A selection of shorts from Indigenous filmmakers around Australia.

Saturday 13 September | 7pm

Guided by Horses

A heartwarming and cinematic documentary set in the Kimberley.

Tuesday 15 September | 11am

Making Something Out of Nothing

A workshop in guerilla filmmaking with Jacob Hazeldine, maker of the feature length film About the Soufflé.

Thursday 17 September | 11am

The Perfect Short Film in a Day

Hosted by Dianna La Grassa and Mikey Hamer, this session pulls back the curtain on the fast, high-pressure world of one-day shoots.

Thursday 17 September | 2pm

Bus Stop Films Shorts

A takeover by Bus Stop Films, the award-winning, disability-led Australian social enterprise that champions inclusive filmmaking!

Thursday 17 September | 7pm

Boss Cat

A heartfelt drama providing confidence is something to be earned, not denied.

Friday 18 September | 11am

Approaches to Independent Filmmaking

A look at independent filmmaking in contemporary Australian cinema with Kalu Oji (Pasa Faho, DIFF 2025).

Friday 18 September | 7pm

Flesh and Fuel (Du fioul dans les artères)

What begins as a chance encounter between two long-haul truck drivers becomes a tender romance.

Saturday 19 September | 11am

Bird of Prey

Wildlife cinematographer, Neil Rettig, embarks on what could be the most challenging assignment of his career.

Saturday 19 September | 7pm

DIFF2DIFF ASEAN Edition

Curated by Lena Lenzen, Director of the Dili International Film Festival and celebrating the best short films from the ASEAN region.

Sunday 20 September | 11am

Best of Annecy Kids

The Best of Annecy Kids assembles funny, touching and poetic short films that children will adore!

Sunday 20 September | 11am

Nautical Knots

Run by MAGNT Lead STEAM Educator, Caitlin Conway, this hands-on workshop is perfect for children with curious minds.

Sunday 20 September | 2pm

Best of Annecy

A selection of the best-of-the-best animated short films from the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

Wednesday 23 September | 1.30pm

Welcome Back Shorebirds

Learn about shorebirds common to Darwin and create artwork inspired by them!

Thursday 24 September | 8am

Exploring Ecosystems

A morning of exploring for budding citizen scientists.

Thursday 24 September | 6pm

Natural Science Trivia Night

Join us for an evening of furry facts and thorny questions!

Friday 25 September | 5pm

Snug Bugs

Join the MAGNT Education team for a sleepover at the museum. Goodnight Sweetheart!

Tuesday 29 September | 10.30am

The Natural Science Wet Store

Explore MAGNT's collection of soft-bodied animals in the Wet Store.

Tuesday 29 September | 2.30pm

The Natural Science Wet Store

Explore MAGNT's collection of soft-bodied animals in the Wet Store.