The world's oldest living culture is found in the Top End, a place that the Aboriginal people of Northern Australia have called home for more than 40,000 years. Here, you can explore rock art sites, sample bush tucker or learn traditional weaving and hunting techniques.

Indigenous art is thriving in many communities throughout the Top End's tropical outback. Visit the galleries in Maningrida, Oenpelli, the Tiwi Islands and Yirrkala, exhibiting both contemporary and indigenous art. While buying art direct from these communities is a unique experience, indigenous art can also be conveniently purchased from the many art and craft outlets in and around Darwin, Kakadu and Katherine.

The Top End is also home to a number of arts and cultural festivals including the Barunga Festival, Merrepen Arts Festival, the Tiwi Islands Football Grand Final and Art Sale, Garma Festival, Kakadu Mahbilil Festival, Darwin Festival and many more.

View the Territory Art Trail Guide Here

View the Top End Art Trail Guide here

 

Darwin Military Museum

Darwin Region
Three exhibitions for the price of one. Darwin Military Museum featuring the Bombing of Darwin Experience and the Darwin Holocaust Memorial and Education Centre. We reco...

Darwin Aviation Museum

Darwin Region
From Spitfire to B52 Bomber - an exciting experience in NT Aviation History!

Katherine Museum

Katherine
The Katherine Museum has seasonal hours so its advisable to follow us on face book for confirmation when the Museum is open. Opening Hours The Katherine Museum is pro...

Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility

Darwin Region
Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility - Two Iconic Territory Stories in One Iconic Location. Enjoy the heroic tales of the birth and growth of th...

Aboriginal Bush Traders

Darwin CBD
Unique, authentic and ethically sourced Indigenous art, gifts and homewares. The ABT café boasts a menu inspired by native Australian ingredients and bush tucker. Come do...

Bungle Bungle Guided Tours

Purnululu (Bungle Bungle)
GUIDED WALKING TOURS ~ FLY-IN DAY TRIPS ~ OVERNIGHT PACKAGES See the Bungle Bungle Domes, Cathedral Gorge, Echidna Chasm and Piccaninny Gorge Bungle Bungle Guid...

Bombing Of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours

Darwin CBD
Darwin was devastated and Australia seriously threatened by the Japanese bombings in WW11. Journey back in time with this unique , personalised morning tour. See all the...

AANT Centre

Darwin CBD
Experience the Top End's vibrant entertainment scene at Darwin's premier live performance venue.

Merrepen Arts

Daly River
The Merrepen Art Centre opened in 1986 and the artists quickly became famous for their paintings, etchings and textiles. There are also a number of weavers in the commun...
Sophie's Boutique & Gifts

Sophie's Boutique & Gifts

Darwin CBD
Fashion Retailer and Handmade and Local Gifts. Sophie’s Boutique & Gifts was born out of the belief that every girl should have access to on-trend, must -have essentials ...

Batchelor Museum

Batchelor
The Batchelor Museum is predominately an interpretive museum. The displays cover Aboriginal history, Batchelor Farm, World War 11 and the Rum Jungle Uranium mine.

Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

Katherine
The Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre (GYRACC) is a not-for-profit cultural precinct that presents an annual program of visual and performing arts. This p...

Darwin Fringe Festival

Darwin CBD
The biggest platform for emerging, independent and experimental artists in the NT, Darwin Fringe is your community arts Festival with bite.

Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Darwin Region
Set on the tropical lawns of Fannie Bay, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Northern Territory's premier cultural institution). The MAGNT...

MBANTUA Gallery

Darwin CBD
Mbantua Gallery specializes in aboriginal art from Utopia, Central Australia, all painted out in the lands. Original paintings and indigenous design gift wear. Something ...

Injalak Arts

Kakadu National Park
Injalak Arts is a thriving art centre in West Arnhem Land. Aboriginally managed and owned, centre supports the livelihoods of over 300 Kunwinkju-speaking artists of the a...

Mason Gallery

Darwin CBD
9am–5pm weekdays and 10am–3pm on weekends Since 1997, Australian Aboriginal art found at Mason Gallery in Darwin is collected primarily from the Northern Territory, Pa...

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair

Darwin CBD
Immerse in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, design and culture at the 20th Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair! DAAF returns to both Larrakia Country at the Darwin Con...

Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre

Arnhemland
Located at Buku Larrnggay Mulka Centre, one of Australia’s premier art centres and Indigenous culture strongholds.

Wildfoto

Darwin Region
The WILDFOTO Gallery is about an hour out of Darwin City right on the Arnhem Highway on the way to Kakadu. Its a fantastic spot to enjoy the award winning nature photogr...

Outstation Gallery

Darwin CBD
Leading gallerists Matt Ward and Paul Johnstone have joined forces to create Outstation Gallery. United by a shared vision for supporting and promoting world-class Aborig...

Peter Keepence Photography

Kakadu National Park
On location photography lessons – personal lessons. Enjoy the experience from a local photographer in the heart of Kakadu National Park. Peter also does great on locati...

Brown's Mart

Darwin CBD
Standing on Larrakia land as the Home of Territory Performing Arts, Brown’s Mart delivers a year-round arts program centred in collaboration, innovation and energy. In...

Marrawuddi Arts & Culture

Kakadu National Park
Marrawuddi is owned and controlled by the Mirarr clan through their representative organisation the Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation (GAC). The Mirarr are the Traditio...

Library & Archives NT

Darwin CBD
At Library & Archives NT, you’ll find fascinating collections that celebrate the rich history and culture of the Territory.

Zebra Stone

Darwin Region
Stunning Zebra Stone Display, Crystals, Giftshop & information. Homemade Food/Drinks. Free rock polishing activity for children. Zebra Rock is one of the rarest rocks...

Top Didj Art Gallery

Katherine
Top Didj showcases an extensive range of authentic Aboriginal artworks from over 250 artists from regions of the Top End, Arnhem Land, Kimberley, Central and Western Dese...

NT Chinese Museum

Darwin CBD
The fascinating NT Chinese Museum features the photographic and written history of the Territory Chinese and includes the Chinatown '42 World War II exhibit. Appointments...
WAITOC

WAITOC

Kimberley
WAITOC – Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council is the peak not for profit organization representing over 100 Aboriginal cultural experiences, ranging fr...

Djilpin Arts

Arnhemland
For almost two decades, Djilpin Arts has been working on country with kin and culture, across generations. Our activities are rich in spirit, bringing healing to the ...

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