Talk | A Cyclone for Christmas

Take a special inside look at the new Cyclone Tracy exhibition, refreshed for the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy that all but destroyed Darwin, reshaping the city and its people forever.

Join Territory History Curators, Jared Archibald and Paige Taylor, as they share the extraordinary stories behind the new interactive displays, images and objects, including the Raggedy Andy doll featured on the front of October to December 2024 edition of the MAGNT What's On.

Suitable for ages 16+ | Free | Bookings recommended

Please cancel your booking if you are no longer able to make it to free up tickets for others.

Key Information

Register at the Information Desk in the foyer 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.

The tour will commence at the entrance of the Cyclone Tracy exhibition at 11:00am.

Participants must be able to remain standing for up to 60 minutes as there will be limited opportunities to sit across the two gallery spaces.

MAGNT Conditions of Entry

Food 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 carried in a bag at all times and no water is consumed inside MAGNT gallery spaces.

Backpacks and large bags, greater than 30 cm on any one side (width, depth and/or length) must be stowed in a locker.

Nappy bags greater than 30 cm on any one side and/or containing liquids and food must also be stowed in a locker.

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: Postmaster-General's Department (PMG) Collection. MAGNT PIC133/034. Gift of John Tanner.

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