Araluen Arts & Cultural Centre

An amazing local art museum, with works by Namatjira and other local artists. Regular travelling art shows, plays, and film festivals. The front desk will know what events are ongoing - there's always something ongoing.

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Address: 61 Larapinta Dr, Araluen
Website: araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au (opens in a new tab)

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