Defence of Darwin Experience

The Defence of Darwin Experience is an immersive multimedia attraction located within the Darwin Military Museum at East Point in Darwin, Northern Territory. Opened in 2012 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the 1942 Bombing of Darwin, it uses archival film, photographs, interactive displays and first-hand accounts to interpret Australia's wartime history. Set within a heritage-listed military precinct overlooking Darwin Harbour, it forms a key part of the city's WWII heritage trail.

Visitors enter an immersive theatre and gallery within the Darwin Military Museum complex at East Point overlooking Darwin Harbour. Expect a 360-degree audio-visual presentation, archival footage, photographs, maps, artefacts and personal stories relating to the Bombing of Darwin on 19 February 1942. The experience is indoors and air-conditioned, with adjoining outdoor areas including historic gun emplacements, military vehicles, artillery displays and coastal bushland to explore at your own pace.