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Kick off your holidays at MAGNIFY, a museum takeover that celebrates the creativity and talent of Darwin’s young people.
A sunset micro-festival with food, music and market stalls of handmade delights, MAGNIFY also shines a spotlight on the EXIT Art exhibition which showcases the very best contemporary art and design from Northern Territory Year 12 students.
Zoom in on the talents of emerging creatives and find out about what the Museum has to offer the young people of Darwin.
This celebration of creativity has something for everyone including:
- Young artist market
- Food trucks
- Art workshops and activities
- Interactive experiences
- Performance
- Music
- and more
MAGNIFY is recommended for young people aged 15-25
3 – 8pm
Saturday 05 April
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
MAGNIFY is presented by City of Darwin’s LAUNCH youth program in partnership with the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
Full Program
All activities at MAGNIFY are FREE! The only things you need money for are:
- Supporting the amazing creatives at the Makers Market
- Grabbing cold drinks or a meal from the Museum cafe Saltwater@Bundilla
- Filling your belly with treats from L’Italia or Ethiopian Sisters Kitchen in the Picnic Zone
Workshops
There is limited space in these workshops. To sign up head to the Discovery Centre and look for the sign up sheets on the windows. Sign up early to avoid missing out.
| Time | Workshop | Location |
| 4.00-5.00 | 3D Gel Nail Art with Reese | Reading Room |
| 4.00-5.30 | Custom Vinyl Toys with Ignatia | Discovery Centre |
| 6.00-7.00 | 3D Gel Nail Art with Reese | Reading Room |
| 6.00-7.30 | Easy Realism with Tay | Discovery Centre |
Interactive Experiences
Get hands on at these activities – no bookings or sign ups required.
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 3.00-8.00 | The Drawing Room | Exit Art Gallery |
| 3.00-8.00 | Art ya Face by Em | Foyer |
| 3.00-7.30 | Chalk Wall with Jose | Makers Market Undercroft |
| 4.30-5.00 | Interactive Museum Tour | Leaves from the foyer |
| 6.00-6.30 | Interactive Museum Tour | Leaves from the foyer |
| 4.30-6.00 | Tote Bag Printing with Bethany G. | Picnic Zone |
| 3.00-7.30 | Live Painting with Amber + Bethany O. | Picnic Zone |
Performances
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 4.00 | JJ | Theatrette |
| 4.30 | Kesh | Theatrette |
| 5.30 | Eloy | Theatrette |
| 5.50 | Matilda | Theatrette |
| 6.30 | Simmie | Theatrette |
| 7.00 | Minez | Theatrette |
| 5.00 | Dance Cypher with Space of Syn | Exit Art Gallery |
| 6.30 | Dance Cypher with Space of Syn | Exit Art Gallery |
You can download a PDF version of the map and schedule HERE
Getting to and around MAGNIFY
🔎 MAGNIFY is held at The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT), 19 Conacher Street, The Gardens.
🔎 Both the Darwin Ski Club and Bowls Club are a stone’s throw from MAGNT. So the party doesn’t have to stop at 8pm gather some mates and make an afternoon of your visit to Conacher Street.
🔎 There is a carpark that has 2 signed wheelchair accessible car spaces approximately 30m from the front doors.
🔎 There is a bus stop just out front of the Museum however bus service ends late afternoon. The last bus to depart from the Museum is at 5:29pm. If you are wanting to arrive or stay later bus route #4 has stops about 600m away on East Point Road.
🔎 The building is wheelchair accessible with a ramp that allows access to all parts of the Museum. NB exhibitions not related to MAGNIFY may be closed.
🔎 There is an accessible bathroom and water bubbler available to your right after you enter the foyer. There is also a bathroom and water bubbler on the upper level, next to Exit Art and across from Sweetheart the croc.
🔎 You can leave bulky belongings or medical equipment at the customer service desk which has a number system to ensure only you can collect them. The staff at the counter would also be happy to answer any Museum related questions.
🔎 All workshops and activities at this event are completely free – however we recommend bringing some cash to support the amazing local artists in the Makers Market. You will also need cash to purchase food from local businesses Li’talia, Saltwater@Bundilla and Ethiopian Sisters’ Kitchen.
🔎 St John Ambulance will be in attendance and there will be City of Darwin staff working who are first aid qualified. Support workers are welcome.
