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Defence of Darwin Experience, Darwin

4.7

#2 of 65 in Museums in Northern Territory

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Part of the Northern Territory Museum and Art Gallery, Defence of Darwin Experience is a multimedia installation telling the story of the Japanese air raids on Darwin during World War II. It is the first facility in Australia providing visitors with an interactive experience of the period between 1932 and 1945, an important time in the region's history. At this site, you can see the Bombing of Darwin Gallery, a multimedia display that includes objects from the time of bombing, firsthand accounts of survivors, and recorded presentations by prominent scholars. This well-presented story of the country's brave wartime defense illustrates the city's proud history of survival. Add Defence of Darwin Experience and other attractions to your Darwin trip itinerary using our Darwin trip planner .

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• By Val H

  We went to this place by the Hop on Hop off bus which takes you right to the door and picks you up again, just be careful to not miss the last bus. The displays here are great to touch and listen to, ...  more »

• By Roam684735

  Very well laid out display depicting the bombing of Darwin. Plenty to see and makes you feel the impact that it had on Darwin and Australia.  more »

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