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WHAT'S
ON
MAGNT Darwin
Family Activity
From 20 April | 10.30am
Melville's Marine Megacosm!
Connect, create and collaborate at MAGNT.
Artist in Residence
22 April – 18 May 2024
Artist in Residence | A Movement Study into Megafauna
Dancer and choreographer, Ashleigh Musk is embarking on a residency journey at Megafauna Central, Alice Springs!
Workshop
From Saturday 27 April | 10.30am
Whale Wonderings | Four-week Drawing Course for Children
Explore the Majesty of Marine Life through Drawing.
Performance
Thursday 2 May | 10am
Practice Practise meets '52 ACTIONS'
In situ performance by Tracks Dance Company.
Talk
Saturday 4 May | 11am
Art and Freediving
'52 ACTIONS' artist Erin Coates provides insight to her freediving experiences and artistic practice.
Talk
Saturday 4 May | 2pm
Art and Science in Ecological Research
A fascinating presentation on creative responses to altered underwater ecologies.
Workshop
Sunday 5 May | 10am
Graphite Drawing and Collage Masterclass
Facilitated by '52 ACTIONS' artist Erin Coates.
Talk
Tuesday 7 May | 11am
'52 ACTIONS'
An exhibition highlighting the social and cultural importance of artistic practice and art as action.
Meet
Friday 10 May | 5.30pm
New Puppets, New Consul and New Curator
Meet some of the charismatic, intriguing and legendary characters in MAGNT’s Collection.
Performance
Saturday 11 May | 11am and 1pm
Puppet Cinema: The Mighty Hero Tetuko
Family-friendly performance by Aneng Kiswantoro from Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Performance
Thursday 16 May | 10am
Practice Practise meets '52 ACTIONS'
In situ performance by Tracks Dance Company.
Children's Program
Wednesday 22 May | 10.30am
Listen: Mini Archaeologists at MAGNT
Celebrate National Archaeology Week with a guided adventure through MAGNT.
Talk
18 May – International Museums Day
Open Studio Talk | Megafauna Moves Dance Residency
International Museums Day Event
Delve into the captivating world of movement and megafauna as Ashleigh shares insights from her residency journey. Engage in her response to MAGNT’s Collection.
Talk
Saturday 18 May | 11am
Transformations – the changing nature of the territory
Celebrate International Museums Day at MAGNT!
Talk
Saturday 25 May | 11am
Interconnections: Port Essington/Victoria Settlement
Discover the interconnectedness of objects in MAGNT's collections.
Talk
Tuesday 4 June | 11am
'Unruly Days: Territory Life 1911 - 1921'
Join MAGNT Curator of Territory History, Jared Archibald, for an in-depth tour of the exhibition.
Walk
Wednesday 12 June | 11am
Secrets of the Museum's Garden
A guided walk of MAGNT's outdoor spaces.
Talk
Saturday 15 June | 11am
Basketry and Weaving: A European Tour
Reflections on a study endangered weaving and basketry techniques in Europe.
Children's Tour
Tuesday 25 June | 11am
Natural Science Collection
School Holiday Program at MAGNT.
Children's Tour
Thursday 27 June | 11am
From Jaws to Claws
School Holiday Program at MAGNT.
NT Writers Festival 2024 at MAGNT
27 - 30 June
reverberations
A four-day festival that emphasises Australia’s cultural and linguistic diversity, bringing people together to share story, language and culture.
Weekly Activity
Every Thursday | 10.30am
Turtle and Fish Feeding
Step into the Monsoon Garden and meet some of resident pond dwellers at MAGNT.
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