Library & Archives NT

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Landmarks and Buildings

Mondays: 10.00am – 5.00pm; Tuesdays: 10.00am – 5.00pm; Wednesdays: 10.00am – 5.00pm; Thursdays: 10.00am – 5.00pm; Fridays: 10.00am – 5.00pm; Saturdays — Closed; Sundays — Closed

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Explore the rich documentary heritage of the Northern Territory in the relaxed surrounds of Parliament House.
Discover unique exhibitions like 'Meeting Ground: Territory Encounters' that celebrate diverse cultures and history.
Peruse extensive collections including photographs, maps, and oral histories in a welcoming Darwin city venue.
Engage with community events and talks that bring the Territory's pioneering history to life for all ages.

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Library & Archives NT (LANT) is the Northern Territory’s premier public research library and archival organisation. It collects, preserves and shares the documentary heritage of the Northern Territory and is a trusted steward of Territory memory and history.

LANT collections include NT Government archives, books, newspapers, photographs, maps, magazines, ephemera, websites, letters, diaries, community and organisational records, and oral histories.

LANT’s Darwin city venue is open to visitors and provides a relaxed environment in which to peruse the print and digital collections. On permanent display is the exhibition ‘Meeting Ground: Territory Encounters’ uncovering the Territory’s unique history and diverse cultures that have made it what it is today. LANT Darwin city also showcases its collection through a range of temporary exhibitions, talks, tours and events.

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4.3 / 5 73 Google reviews

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LANT's NT history exhibition 'Meeting Ground'

The NT Collection of books at LANT Darwin city.

The children's library at LANT Darwin city

Contact and Booking Channels

Darwin, Northern Territory

Address: Danala, CDU Education and Community Precinct, Darwin, Northern Territory, 0800, Australia
Phone: 1800 019 155 , 08 8999 7177
Email: lant@nt.gov.au
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Booking Channels

HASHTAGS #LibraryArchivesNT

BOOKEASY 41641

OPENTIME Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday, 1pm to 5pm

TRIPADVISORID 3727333

Accreditations

NT – Tourism Top End

Features

Family Friendly
Gallery / Museum
Lawn / Gardens
Non Smoking
Parents Room
Public Toilet

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.

Communication

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.

Vision

Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Braille and tactile signage on all information and paths of travel are available.

Hearing

Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
A low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music) is available.

Physical – Mobility

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Seating in common areas including reception area

Physical – Wheelchair

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.