Mangroves: Tales from the Tide
Highlights
- Wander through recycled denim patchwork quilts, experiencing the tactile beauty of local textile artistry.
- Marvel at needle felt sculptures, bringing the shy inhabitants of mangroves to life in stunning detail.
- Enjoy breathtaking footage on a 15-metre-wide video wall, immersing yourself in the Top End's vibrant ecosystems.
- Relax at the on-site café, offering a perfect spot to unwind after exploring the exhibition.
Be transported to the magical mangroves of Australia’s Top End in Mangroves – Tales from the Tide. The exhibition is a scientific collaboration of textile, photography and digital art that celebrates the diversity, beauty and importance of mangrove environments.
Showcasing detailed and delightful textile works by three Darwin-based artists visitors can wander between columns of recycled denim patchwork quilts and get up close to needle felt sculptures of the mangroves’ shyest inhabitants.
The exhibition also features breathtaking footage of the Top End’s mangrove ecosystems on Questacon’s 15-metre-wide curved video wall.
Images and Video
Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Features
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.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.questacon.edu.au/visiting/accessibility
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