Children's Tour | Natural Science Collection

MAGNT Natural Science Collection Manager, Sue Horner, and Technical Officer, Lucyna Kania, lead a tour of the Natural Science Collection wet store. Walk amongst the specimen cabinets, discover weird and wonderful examples of the Northern Territory’s diverse wildlife and learn how MAGNT’s Natural Science Collection supports conservation and scientific research around the world.

Suitable for ages 5 to 16 years | $12.50 per person | Bookings essential | Covered footwear must be worn

Tickets must be booked for adults as well as children | Limit of one adult per group | Children must be accompanied by an adult

Participants are required to walk distances of approximately 250 meters to and from the store. They will need to remain standing for up to 45 minutes and be comfortable in confined spaces.

Key Information

Please register at the Information Desk from 10:45am.

All personal belongings. including snacks and drink bottles are not permitted in MAGNT Collection Stores. All items must be stowed in a locker behind the Information Desk before the tour begins.

COVID-Safety

We encourage you to:

* maintain 1.5m physical distancing from people not known to you where possible

* practice good hand hygiene and stay home if you are feeling unwell

MAGNT acknowledges the traditional owners of Country across the Northern Territory and beyond, and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Image: MAGNT Natural Science Technical Officer, Lucyna Kania in the Natural Science Dry Store, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Photo: Nicole Ogilvie