Top Northern Territory Museums

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides medical services by plane to Australia’s most remote outback areas. With this ticket, visit the RFDS tourist facility in Darwin to learn more about the work of the RFDS team and hear heroic rescue stories, as well as discover stories about the World War II Bombing of Darwin. Enjoy interactive exhibits including a VR presentation and explore inside an RFDS aircraft.

Visit the original Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs working base that commenced in 1939. Have a look at the wide variety of historic radios including a Traeger Pedal Radio and learn what it was like to communicate before telephones were invented. There is a large display of historic medical equipment that would have been used on the RFDS flights of the past. See the evolution of aeroplanes used by RFDS with a range of model aeroplanes to take you through each decade. Relive the true experience of a patient and see what its like to fly with RFDS Pilot with our RFDS virtual reality Walk through the museum and meet Alf Traeger and Nurse Kathy through interactive technology. Learn about the history and the activities of the RFDS’s pilots, engineers, doctors and nurses, and the experiences of the patients that are cared for each day.

Discover the educational innovations of the Alice Springs School of the Air on a guided tour that lasts about one hour. Learn how lessons are provided to students in remote locations across Central Australia, starting in 1951 with radio broadcasts, and now using internet technology. Watch a short film about the school’s history, and observe a live lesson as part of your visit.

Explore the Larrakia Cultural Centre with knowledgeable guides who connect you to the deep-rooted traditions of the Larrakia people. Discover spaces honoring ancestral beings where architecture, art, and stories intertwine. Gain insights into the Gulumoerrgin Seven Seasons and witness the vibrant culture through the Saltwater Pond and daily activities of Larrakia artists. This guided tour offers a complete experience, immersing you in the living culture of the Larrakia community. Perfect for individuals, families, and groups, it provides full access to all exhibition areas and significant cultural elements. - Guided tours offer full access to the Larrakia Cultural Centre - Gain insights into the Gulumoerrgin Seven Seasons and cultural significance - Witness authentic cultural expressions by Larrakia artists in action - Suitable for individuals, families, and groups, with recommended bookings