Field Walk | Shorebird Safari

Join our MAGNT Education team for a field trip out to the local surrounds of the Museum. We will practice identifying shorebirds and we will also conduct some land-based surveys, before returning to MAGNT and completing some hands-on activities in the Discovery Centre.

Suitable for aged 10 to 15 years | Free | Bookings essential

Adult supervision essential and a limit of one accompanying adult per booking applies.

Please cancel your booking if you are no longer able to make it to free up tickets for others.

Key Information

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please register at the Information Desk in the Foyer upon arrival.

Suitable footwear required and please bring your own sunscreen, hat and water.

Participants will be walking on natural terrain including soft sand and wet rocks.

This program is taking place in a natural environment which has inherent risks.

If you have any questions about the suitability of this activity for you, or your companions, please send an email to [email protected] with your queries before making a booking.

MAGNT Conditions of Entry

Food and beverage is not permitted inside MAGNT gallery spaces or inside the Discovery Centre. All snacks and drink bottles must be stowed in a locker behind the Information Desk.

Bottled water is permitted on the understanding the bottle is carried in a bag at all times and no water is consumed inside MAGNT gallery spaces.

Backpacks and large bags, greater than 30 cm on any one side (width, depth and/or length) must be stowed in a locker.

Nappy bags greater than 30 cm on any one side and/or containing liquids and food must also be stowed in a locker.

All organic material in your possession, including flowers and/or feathers collected on MAGNT grounds must be disposed of or left at the Information Desk before entering the galleries or the Discovery Centre.

MAGNT acknowledges the traditional owners of Country across the Northern Territory and beyond, and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Image: Far Eastern Curlew Numenius madagascariensis. Photo: Dr Amanda Lilleyman.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory, 19 Conacher Street, Darwin City, Australia