Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre

The Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre is the visitor and cultural interpretation centre for Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Petermann, Northern Territory, located near the base of Uluru. Jointly developed by Anangu traditional owners and Parks Australia and opened in 1995, it introduces visitors to Tjukurpa and Anangu culture through exhibits, art galleries and presentations. The mud-brick buildings house Maruku Arts and Walkatjara Art and serve as the starting point for understanding the park.

Visitors can expect a low-profile mud-brick complex set in desert landscape near Uluru, with indoor exhibition halls explaining Tjukurpa and natural history, two Aboriginal art galleries (Maruku Arts and Walkatjara Art), a retail area, cafe and shaded outdoor areas. Rangers and Anangu staff offer free presentations. The centre is the orientation point for the national park before visiting Uluru and Kata Tjuta, with interpretive displays, artefacts, and information on walks and park management.