3 Best Landmarks in Darwin NT

This is one of the must-visit attractions in Darwin. It features a wide variety of tanks, cannons, firearms, uniforms, badges, and more, both indoors and outdoors. The largest cannon in Australia is here, and it’s truly impressive. Interestingly, there was a frog sleeping inside the barrel of one of the outdoor cannons, which was adorable. It’s recommended to visit the indoor exhibits first before heading to the outdoor area. The indoor section has a very well-done video that uses sound and imagery to transport you to the scene of the Japanese bombing of Darwin during the war, which is quite powerful. If you get tired from touring the exhibits, there's a café where you can grab a snack and take a break. This attraction is great for local families with children and is also a good spot for tourists to learn about Darwin’s history.

Well worth visiting, lots of Darwin's WW2 history on display. It would be great if the old 9.2 inch concrete cannon mount was unlocked for visitors though, it appears that it used to be opened during daylight hours, and the sun weathered exterior signs need to be restored to be able to read them.

The museum was recommended to me. Well worth the visit. Very informative and several touch screen displays. The bombing of Darwin documentary movie was great. Some of the displays and garden area need a little TLC though.

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Our guide was exceptional. Informative and knowledgeable. We live in WA but knew a lot about the UK Parliament from our life there. But only found out from this tour why there are green seats in the House of Commons. It was a bonus to see inside the chamber. And to understand the difference between a State and Territory. Well worth the visit. Only Fridays. Must book but free.

A beautiful place with the NT Parliament House, Supreme Court, a Library, and the Governer's house. The place also offers a self guided tour. The library displays a lot of historic events and also has an exhibition of NT's history.

I visited this building from the outside during a trip to Darwin. It looks like a romantic luxury hotel, concert venue or theatre. Being a politician must be more fun if your job is in such a beautiful venue.

I recently planned and coordinated a wedding at Burnett House. The staff at the National Trust NT are accommodating and easy to work with. The grounds themselves are a beautiful venue to work with from a planner's perspective and would suit couples who love a garden feel. I'm excited to plan future events here.

A small piece of an earlier Darwin situated between two sister houses. Built in the 30’s I think, these houses are an excellent example of building for a particular climate and not requiring air conditioning. Look for the bullet holes on a couple of fence posts as you enter.

Great informative visit. Learnt lots about the history of the area and about the design. Thanks Andrew for sharing all your knowledge!