🌿Darwin's private collection of art route｜Free museum + tropical botanical garden, good for taking photos and strolling and cool🎨🌳

If you think Darwin only has crocodiles and beaches, then you really underestimate this city! 📍Today I will take you on a "niche x cool x photogenic" half-day light travel route—— ✅ Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) + ✅ George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, These two points are very close and can be connected by walking. They are also free, full of sincerity! 1️⃣ 🎨 Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) 🕘 Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 16:00 (free admission) Location: Conacher Street, The Gardens, Darwin City NT Why must you go? This is not just a museum, but also a compressed package of the cultural essence of the Northern Territory! ✔️ The exhibitions cover a wide range of topics: from Northern Territory Aboriginal art, local wildlife (there is a giant crocodile Sweetheart taxidermy 🐊), tropical climate geological evolution, to the super strong 1974 Cyclone Tracy simulation experience room, all of which are full of interesting knowledge + photo opportunities. ✔️ The gallery section has regularly changing contemporary art works, photography exhibitions or Aboriginal art, with high quality. ✔️ The air conditioning is strong and the exhibitions are beautiful, it is the most suitable base for literary youths to avoid the sun! 📸 Check-in recommendation: Crocodile Sweetheart booth (super domineering in photos) Blue and white building exterior + palm tree street view (super tropical literary vibe) 2️⃣ 🌴 George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens 🕘 Opening hours: 7:00 – 19:00 daily (free admission) Address: Gilruth Ave & Gardens Road (20 minutes walk from MAGNT or take a taxi) Why come? This is a low-key but super beautiful tropical rainforest-style botanical garden, covering an area of ​​42 hectares. It is completely non-commercial and is a green secret place where locals come to run, daydream, and picnic. ✔️ There are many tropical plants, Australian native tree species, and flowering plants ✔️ There are small lakes, wooden boardwalks, suspension bridges, giant palm trees, and royal coconuts in the park, and the scenery is super healing ✔️ There is also an aboriginal botanical garden area that introduces traditional medicinal herbs and cultural uses, which is super interesting 📸 Check-in recommendation: Reflection of the pavilion by the lake + plant water surface Palm Avenue, wooden boardwalk walking feeling Suspension bridge framing the entire forest filter directly pulled up 📍Best route suggestion (easy half-day tour) 10:00 → Go to MAGNT to visit the exhibition, escape the heat and see aboriginal art & crocodile specimens 12:00 → Go to the botanical garden, bring some water or snacks and sit by the lake to watch birds 13:00 → Take a walk and take pictures, and enjoy a quiet time without the interference of sightseeing groups 14:00 → You can go back to the city for lunch or go to Mindil Beach Sunset Night Market in the afternoon (see the post before) Highly recommended! 📝Reminder Both locations are free, absolutely worth it! 🆓 It is recommended to wear cool clothes + sunscreen. Although the botanical garden area is shaded, the temperature is still high🥵 If you are afraid of heat, it is recommended to visit the botanical garden in the morning and then go to the museum in the afternoon to enjoy the air conditioning. ✨ #Northern Territory Free Travel #Darwin Museum #MAGNT #Aboriginal Art #Darwin Art Gallery #Darwin Botanic Gardens #GeorgeBrownBotanicGardens #Free Attractions Recommended #Tropical Botanical Gardens #Australian Cultural Experience #Australian Aboriginals #Darwin Walking Route #City Quiet View #Darwin Photo Spot #Air-conditioned Attractions #Darwin Art Tour #Australian Museum