Library & Archives NT

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Library & Archives NT (LANT) is the Northern Territory’s premier public research library and archival organisation. It collects, preserves and shares the documentary heritage of the Northern Territory and is a trusted steward of Territory memory and history.

LANT collections include NT Government archives, books, newspapers, photographs, maps, magazines, ephemera, websites, letters, diaries, community and organisational records, and oral histories.

LANT’s Darwin city venue is open to visitors and provides a relaxed environment in which to peruse the print and digital collections. On permanent display is the exhibition ‘Meeting Ground: Territory Encounters’ uncovering the Territory’s unique history and diverse cultures that have made it what it is today. LANT Darwin city also showcases its collection through a range of temporary exhibitions, talks, tours and events.

Facilities

Family Friendly Gallery / Museum Lawn / Gardens Non Smoking Parents Room Public Toilet

Internet Access

Free Wifi

Disabled Assistance

Caters for challenges with learning and communication Caters for hearing impairment Caters for limited mobility Caters for vision impairment Wheelchair access

Rates

Free Entry

Nearby Things to Do

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Escorted Tour Darwin, private tour, custom, private day tour, multi day tour, Northern Territory

NT Driver Guide – Escorted Tours

Darwin

NT Short Break

AAT Kings Short Breaks (Top End)

Darwin

See the precinct come to life at night

Darwin Waterfront

Darwin

Dive the World!

Dive Darwin

Darwin

Explosive Store set into the hillside.

Frances Bay Explosives Complex

Bayview, Darwin

Front view of Government House with flag pole and frangipani tree in the foreground

Government House, Darwin

Darwin

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