Darwin Military Museum
A military museum on the site of a WWII coastal gun battery at East Point. Its multimedia Defending Darwin exhibition recreates the 1942 Japanese air raids.
The Darwin Military Museum sits on the site of a WWII coastal gun battery at East Point. The original gun emplacements and command post are preserved, and outdoor displays include artillery and armoured vehicles. The main Defending Darwin Experience uses film, light and sound, and the testimonies of survivors to recreate the Japanese air raid on Darwin on 19 February 1942. It was the largest attack ever on Australian soil. Check the official website for admission prices. A visit takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, and it can be combined with a visit to East Point Reserve to see wallabies.
Opening hours
Daily, 09:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- East Point Reserve
- Fannie Bay Gaol
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Parap Village Markets
- Nightcliff Jetty
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Aquascene