Defence of Darwin - WWII Museum
The Defence of Darwin is a significant part of the city’s history and sense of identity.
It was the only Australian capital city ever to defend itself against aerial bombardment. Such important historical events offer an opportunity to share the unique military history of Darwin through a new world-class museum and a heritage trail through the wartime sites of the Top End.
About the project
Honouring the defenders of Darwin with a dedicated museum and interpretive centre will help bring our important history to life and create a major new
visitor attraction.
The Northern Territory Government has committed $250 000 to a concept study to determine how best to design and build a WWII Museum commemorating the Defence of Darwin. A Reference Group will be established to develop design concepts for the new attraction. A prominent location has been identified at the former Supreme Court site – now a vacant space adjacent to Parliament House.
Planning will also examine creating a WWII Heritage Trail linking the new Museum with the Top End’s significant wartime sites, including those southwards ‘down the track’.
Actions
- $250 000 to develop design concepts for the Defence of Darwin
WWII Museum - Site identified adjacent to Parliament House
- Develop a heritage trail linking the Museum to significant wartime sites across Darwin and the Top End
- Encourage community involvement in the project
Responsibility
The Northern Territory Government (Department of Natural Resources,
Environment and the Arts) is responsible for conducting the concept design study.
Funding
The Northern Territory Government has allocated $250 000 in the
2007-2008 Budget.
Timeline
- Consultation and planning for the Defence
of Darwin WWII Museum will be completed
by – end of 2007.
