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  • sallyanddavid2013
    Ballarat, Australia40 contributions
    Fantastic
    What an interesting and fascinating museum. We learnt so much and were both very impressed with Renee who showed us around. She was so friendly and helpful.. . Would thoroughly recommend this place to all travellers
    Review of: RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility
    Written 31 October 2023
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  • Robert D
    Brooklyn, New York2,692 contributions
    Excellent museum
    The Darwin Aviation Museum is adjacent to Darwin Airport, but on the other side. A local bus stops in front of the museum. Its prize exhibit is the only Boeing B-52 Stratofortress on display in the Southern Hemisphere. It was built in 1959 and gifted by the U.S. government to the people of Darwin in 1990. They had to build a special hangar to accommodate this huge aircraft. I spent two hours at this museum enjoying their many exhibits.
    Review of: Darwin Aviation Museum
    Written 1 November 2023
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  • Peter M
    Melbourne, Australia1,301 contributions
    Road Masters House Museum
    This House is a museum and is National Trust classified. It was closed when I went there as not open too many hours.
    Review of: Road Masters House Museum
    Written 25 September 2023
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  • geographyguy_11
    Brisbane, Queensland518 contributions
    Interesting museum of maps
    The Roadmaster's House is in an out of the way spot on the path from the Esplanade down to the Stokes Hill Wharf. It houses a display of old maps that illustrate the history of European settlement in Darwin from the first explorers through to WWII and the modern age. There is also a little section on geographical curiosities (such as the WA-NT border not being as straight as it looks and how there is no official "Red Centre" of Australia) which is quite interesting. It is a good spot for a look for 30-45mins depending on your interest level. Entry is by donation and there is a booklet on sale for $5 outlining the history of exploration/maps covered in the display. The volunteer on duty when I visited was friendly and helpful even though I was the only visitor.
    Review of: The Roadmaster's House
    Written 15 December 2019
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