πΈ Selfie Day Alert! πΈ
This Sunday, 1 Sept, is your last chance to snap a pic inside the 1980s house diorama at our Cyclone Tracy Exhibition before it temporarily closes! Come dressed in your best retro gear and capture a piece of history. πΊβ¨ #MAGNT#cyclonetracyexhibtion
We just launched MAGNT's new STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, Maths) program! Adam Worrall & Bill Townsend from @inpexau emphasised its role in Territory-focused education. Dr. Kirsti Abbott & Caitlin Conway highlighted key partnerships. π§ͺπ @inpexaustralia
Get ready for an unforgettable night at the 2024 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA)!
Join us for the Awards Ceremony on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 6pm for a magnificent sunset ceremony, on the lawns at MAGNT. magnt.net.au
Exciting News! Renowned artist Peter Schouten AM FRSN is coming to Megafauna Central, Alice Springs for a weeklong residency! magnt.net.au/alicepsrings
πΏπ¦ Remembering Dirk Megirian. A dedicated explorer and curator, Dirk Megirian's legacy at Alcoota lives on through his discoveries, including the Thylacinus megiriani. #DirkMegirian
Future Palaeontologists in the Making! π𦴠We had an amazing time with Engawala School students today, #MAGNT#AlcootaExpedition Palaeontology #FutureScientists
· Camp Life at Alcoota 𦴠Camping at Alcoota may not be glamorous, but the stunning landscapes and thrill of discovering fossils make it all worthwhile! From sunrise coffee to evening fires, life at camp is full of adventure and camaraderie. #AlcootaExpedition
Β· πΏ The Unique Flora of Alcoota πΏ Our arid grassland, dominated by rare Mitchell grass, is a precious habitat. Rigorous 'buffel-busting' efforts ensure its preservation. Stay tuned for more updates on our conservation work! #Conservation#AlcootaExpedition#UniqueFlora#MAGNT
Β· π¦΄π MAGNT Alcoota Expedition 2024. We're excited to kick off our biennial dig, running until August 1, with a fantastic team and Australian Geographic covering our journey. Stay tuned for updates! #MAGNT#AlcootaExpedition#Palaeontology
MAGNT researchers have rediscovered the elusive Nutcracker Yabby (Cherax nucifraga) after decades! π¦ Found in the Finniss & Reynolds rivers and Tiwi Islands, this rare crayfish's journey is a win for biodiversity. Kudos to the team #Conservation#Biodiversity#Wildlife#MAGNT