Top Things to do in Alice Springs
The 9 Best Specialty Museums in Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Stunning landscapes and a unique pioneering history create a diverse and exhilarating destination to explore. A thriving, spirited outback center, Alice Springs is as famous for the personality of its locals and traditional art as it is for the natural wonders, including the stunning Larapinta Trail and the MacDonnell Ranges surrounding it.
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1. Alice Springs School of the Air Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 888 reviews
History, Lifestyle & Innovation…Since 1951 when Alice Springs School of the Air was established, it has been at the forefront of developing techniques that continually enhance learning experiences of students living in remote areas of Central Australia.Immerse yourself in history, learn about outback lifestyle, discover world-class innovations and be inspired by what has been and continues to be a uniquely Australian method of education – achieved in “The World’s Largest Classroom”.
Reviewed By terrybarter52 - South Yunderup, Australia
Our tour of this attraction was an off train excursion whilst doing The Ghan train trip from Darwin to Adelaide. We were taken by coach a short distance from the train but still within the townsite of Alice Springs. We were greeted by a very bubbly woman who showed us in to a classroom-like room for an informative video on the formation and workings of the school, formed in 1951, which is the largest classroom in the world. To think that the students are in remote areas and spread over an area in excess of 500,000 square miles is mind boggling. After the video you move in to an adjoining room to witness an actual lesson involving a teacher and student. There is so much to see and absorb in such a short time that you need to go for yourself and learn about this modern day wonder. As you leave there is the customary gift shop with a very good array of souvenirs to purchase with all the funds going to the administration and running of the school. It truly is an amazing place to visit.
2. Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,309 reviews
Winner of the 2012 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Award for Best New Tourism Development. Since 1928 the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has provided 24-hour emergency medical services to those who live, work and travel throughout Australia. Today, the RFDS provides the finest care to more than 275,000 Australians each year – that’s one person every two minutes. Visit the original Alice Springs working base operating since 1939 to learn more about this unique service. The theatre allows the visitor to watch in comfort the life size hologram of John Flynn telling the story of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, a truly amazing experience! The Royal Flying Doctor Service is a non profit organization, with 100% of all profits made from tours, purchases in the cafe and from our online store going straight to the replenishment of medical equipment.
Reviewed By swhealey
We did a tour of this as part of the “A Town Like Alice“ tour. A very professional & modern setup. The introductory presentation is very good & followed by a very good hologram movie. The museum layout is very good & well worth the wandering around. There is a very good quality gift shop too. Well worth the visit - I would highly recommend visiting.
3. Adelaide House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Ingeniously designed to accommodate the local climate and conditions, this building was the first hospital in Alice Springs, and now houses a local history museum with photographs, old radio equipment, maps and publications.
4. Road Transport Hallf of Fame
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4.5 based on 297 reviews
Take a nostalgic trip into Australia's - and the world's - transport history at the National Road Transport icon. Become engrossed in, and perhaps relive, your own transport experiences surrounded by a unique collection of workhorses from yesteryear.
Reviewed By utya - Adelaide, Australia
This is a truly outstanding collection and is worthy of a visit by enthusiasts and, more to the point, those who could not give a toss about trucks and road transport. The collection is huge and a real tribute to those men and women who have put their lives into the transport business across Australia. Just to see the huge collection of individual portraits and stories about those who have been inducted is really quite overwhelming. Then there is the range of vehicles, restored, originals, and wrecks; and the very impressive collection of Kenworths. This is definitely worth a visit if you are in the Alice. It was all put together by volunteers and is managed by volunteers! Well done - a real monument to the industry and its people.
5. Central Australia Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By davidhU2087VE - Sydney, Australia
My whole family enjoyed thid place. It is suitable for all ages. Interesting planes on display for the kids and lots of information for the other ones to read. The museum is free with a gold coin donation if you wish. It was well worth a look. Noting how close it is to other museums.
6. Museum of Central Australia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By 377barryd - Berwick, Australia
The museum of central Australia is the larger of the two museums in Alice Springs. This museum gives 2 levels of viewing, the top level is dedicated to the last 150 years. On the bottom level we go into astronomy and rocks, then animals found and extinct in the Australia region. In the astronomy section we were able to see some amazing meteors that have been retrieved and are on display to see and touch. Amazing! This was great for a hot day for some where to spend inside while learning. Glen was in charge at the time and also was willing to share his knowledge and opinions. We had an enjoyable thought discussion and a good time. Thank you Glen.
7. Old Ghan Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 100 reviews
This museum describes the history of the legendary Ghan Railroad of Australia.
Reviewed By thecolonel1215 - Los Angeles, United States
Great transportation museum, that includes the truck museum. Really a must see if you are a fan of the land train style trucks. Also the home of the Truckers Hall of Fame
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9. Hartley Street School Museum
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Hartley Street School was the first official school building in Alice Springs. The oldest buildings were constructed in 1929 to cater for the increasing population arriving in this important railway terminal town. In 1945 a new kindergarten and classroom were designed by the architect B.C.G. Burnett. The wooden floors and octagonal shape of the new addition are in stark contrast to the concrete floor and simple design of the earlier construction. The buildings reflect the changing styles and requirements of school design at different periods. The unusual octagonal room is open to the public as a school museum. The School of the Air started teaching students on 20 September 1950 when the first broadcast was made from a small studio in the school. Between 1953 and 1965 students and teachers were moved to a new school at the base of Anzac Hill.
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