Seafaring Stories

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Northern Territory's premier cultural institution. MAGNT presents a dynamic program of internally-developed exhibitions carefully curated from the collection, and the best travelling exhibitions from around Australia.In Darwin, find MAGNT at our principal facilityat Bullocky Point.In Alice Springs, you can find MAGNT at theMuseum of Central AustraliaandMegafauna Central.08 8999 8264 |info@magnt.net.au|magnt.net.au

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Insights into the Colin Jack-Hinton Maritime Gallery.

Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory

The Colin Jack-Hinton Maritime Gallery harbours extraordinary vessels that tell fascinating stories. Join Assistant Curator of Territory History, Paige Taylor, for a presentation about the Makassan visits to the Top End from the Hati Marege, the history of pearling from the Vivienne, Vietnamese ‘Boat People’ from the Thịnh Vượng and illegal shark fin fishing from the Tujuan.End your seafaring adventure with a visit to the Colin Jack-Hinton Maritime Gallery and see the ship-shape collection with fresh eyes. Suitable for ages 16+ | Free | Places are limited | Bookings recommendedPlease cancel your booking if you are no longer able to make it to free up tickets for others. Key InformationThis program will be held in the Theatrette.As part of our commitment to pest control and the protection of MAGNT Collections for future generations, no food or beverage can be consumed inside the Theatrette.It can get cold inside the Theatrette so please be mindful of this and consider bringing a shawl or wearing long sleeves to maintain your comfort during the program. MAGNT Conditions of EntryFood and beverage is not permitted inside MAGNT gallery spaces, Theatrette and/or Discovery Centre. All snacks and drink bottles must be stowed in a locker behind the Information Desk.Bottled water is permitted on the understanding the bottle is always carried in a bag and no water is consumed inside MAGNT gallery spaces.Backpacks and large bags, greater than 30cm on any one side (width, depth and/or length) must be stowed in a locker.Nappy bags greater than 30cm on any one side and/or containing liquids and food must also be stowed in a locker.Wheeled shopping trolleys and pull along carts are not permitted inside MAGNT gallery spaces nor are skateboards or rollerblades.All organic material in your possession, including flowers and/or feathers collected on MAGNT grounds must be disposed of or left at the Information Desk before entering the galleries, Theatrette and/or Discovery Centre. MAGNT acknowledges the traditional owners of Country across the Northern Territory and beyond, and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Image: Colin Jack-Hinton Maritime Collection. Photo: MAGNT

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