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Top 5 History Museums in Red Centre, Northern Territory
Discover the best top things to do in Red Centre, Australia including Aboriginal Australia Culture Centre, Women's Museum of Australia & Old Gaol Alice Springs, Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, Old Ghan Museum, Stuart Town Gaol.
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1. Aboriginal Australia Culture Centre
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4.5 based on 120 reviews
Learn to play a didjeridu, throw a spear or boomerang and get a real feel for the Aboriginal culture and music at this fascinating gallery.
Reviewed By 832bretth - Sydney, Australia
Aboriginal history and arts combined on display was really informative. Beanie display was great and local avaition around the back was a great way to cap off an enjoyable morming
2. Women's Museum of Australia & Old Gaol Alice Springs
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4.5 based on 262 reviews
The Women's Museum of Australia (formerly known as the National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame) is dedicated to celebrating the contribution of women in the pioneering history of the Northern Territory. More broadly, the Womens Museum of Australia is exhibiting stories which showcase the special contribution to Australia's heritage that women in many endeavors have made, not only for the benefit of their communities, but as lasting legacies that can inspire future generations, too. The Womens Museum of Australia is situated in the heritage-listed Old Gaol; so you can also explore prison life and learn about the history of incarceration as well as get a hands-on feeling for what life inside the cells what like for prisoners of the day.
Reviewed By renaf_11 - Brisbane, Australia
We had a wonderful time and not enough time! The stories of women who demonstrated perseverance & grit was topped off by moving audio stories from the Gaol (both men and women’s cells provided moving insights into this strata of AS history). The chance to support current inmates by purchasing their art topped off a really interesting visit. Many thanks to the volunteers who keep this piece of history alive.
3. Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
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4.0 based on 1,025 reviews
Learn about the history and legend of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park by exploring its Aboriginal culture.
Reviewed By DavidV657 - Frederick, United States
The visit to the Cultural Center culminated with a aboriginal demonstration and program put on by a local group the Red Spaces Cultural Tours After the visit and this program, you leave Uluru with a greater appreciation of the Australian aboriginal people and importance the mountain was to their life in the outback.
4. Old Ghan Museum
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4.0 based on 100 reviews
This museum describes the history of the legendary Ghan Railroad of Australia.
Reviewed By thecolonel1215 - Los Angeles, United States
Great transportation museum, that includes the truck museum. Really a must see if you are a fan of the land train style trucks. Also the home of the Truckers Hall of Fame
5. Stuart Town Gaol
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3.5 based on 27 reviews
Construction of the Stuart Town Gaol and police station started in 1907 by local builders using materials sourced from the district. It is a simple design made of local stone that reflects the rough discriminatory treatment of prisoners during the early twentieth century. As the first government building in the town it was harsh but basically functional. The Stuart Town Gaol replaced a facility that stood adjacent to the southern side of Heavitree Gap. Its inadequate facilities and the periodic flooding of the Todd River prompted the decision to move. Construction of this new gaol was completed in 1909 and it served as the Town's gaol until 1938. Today it houses memorabilia and stories relating to police and prisoner history and life in Central Australia. Open to the public via keys that are collected from the Hartley Street School (Refer to Hartley Street School opening hours).
