10 Year Museums Master Plan Darwin & Palmerston Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory www.creativeeconomy.nt.gov.au Contents Minister’s Foreword .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 Framework ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Purpose.....................................................................................................................................................................6 Vision .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Principles ..................................................................................................................................................................6 Strategic Priorities ..................................................................................................................................................6 NTG Policy Alignment ............................................................................................................................................6 Strategic Priorities ............................................................................................................................................ 8 1. Grow the cultural and creative economy ......................................................................................................8 2. Increase flexibility and sustainability ..............................................................................................................9 3. Build an accessible network of cultural facilities .........................................................................................9 4. Preserve our shared history for future generations ................................................................................ 10 5. Innovate through digital technology .......................................................................................................... 10 6. Enhance liveability through participation .................................................................................................. 11 Darwin and Palmerston Facilities .................................................................................................................. 12 Catalyst Projects ............................................................................................................................................. 14 Larrakia Cultural Centre ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Art Gallery in Darwin CBD .................................................................................................................................. 16 MAGNT Bullocky Point Master Plan .................................................................................................................. 17 Integrated library in a Darwin CBD education and civic precinct ................................................................ 19 Territory Arts Trail – Darwin and Palmerston route ....................................................................................... 21 Revitalisation Projects ................................................................................................................................... 22 Storage facility upgrades ................................................................................................................................... 24 Display and interpretation renewal .................................................................................................................. 24 Environmental and energy system upgrades ................................................................................................. 24 Disability access upgrades .................................................................................................................................. 24 Outdoor cultural space enhancements ........................................................................................................... 24 Indoor community spaces and library enhancements .................................................................................. 25 Learning and discovery space enhancements ................................................................................................ 25 Wayfinding and site interpretation upgrades ................................................................................................. 25 Digital infrastructure improvements ............................................................................................................... 25 Appendix A - Consultation Summary ............................................................................................................ 26 Consulting for the 10 Year Museums Master Plan ......................................................................................... 26 Appendix B - Policy Alignment ...................................................................................................................... 33 Northern Territory Government Policy Alignment ........................................................................................ 33 Produced by the Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture, Northern Territory Government Opening night,1 Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards 34, 2017 Minister’s Foreword The Territory’s By creating new offerings and linking existing museums, galleries, cultural and heritage institutions in Darwin and libraries, and archives Palmerston, the Territory will entice interstate do more than just and international tourists to our doorstep on preserve and display the Arafura Sea. artefacts, artworks, The Northern Territory Government cannot documents and do this alone. photographs, and scientific specimens. We have partnered with the Australian Government, local Councils and the Charles They are places of creativity, innovation, and Darwin University, to commit $200 million to the discovery – spaces for gathering, celebrating Darwin City Deal – a 10 year plan to revitalise culture, knowledge and storytelling. In many Darwin’s city heart into a vibrant, hub of activity of our communities they are also places of with inspiring attractions. reflection and healing, even refuge. The Government will also collaborate and The Northern Territory Government has listened form strategic partnerships with institutions to key stakeholders who want to rejuvenate the in the public and private sector representing Territory’s arts and collecting institutions, and art, science, history and education, as well as share our stories with the rest of Australia and community groups, to enhance and develop our the world. local cultural and heritage institutions. Revitalised museums, galleries, libraries, and Implementing the Master Plan will align with the archives will draw more people to the Territory, Government’s 10 Year Infrastructure Plan and creating opportunities for emerging talent and Darwin City Deal, to create jobs and support local industry, new interpretations and discovery, and businesses through infrastructure projects that fresh beginnings. will change the shape of Darwin and Palmerston. The Territory will reflect on the past and move I look forward to working with the Territory’s forward with confidence to enliven the facilities museums sector to bring this Plan to fruition needed to support our arts and collecting over the coming years. institutions. So will begin a new season of storytelling, something this region has done for tens of thousands of years. Given the strong contribution of the arts and cultural sector to the local economy, the 10 Year Museums Master Plan for Darwin and Palmerston has been established as a framework Hon. Lauren Moss MLA for the sector to guide investment, services and Minister for Tourism, Sport and Culture programmes over the next decade. The Plan recognises the importance of celebrating, conserving and sharing the Territory’s cultural diversity, through a sustainable network of connected and memorable places. 2 3 Northern Territory Library - A Territory Story exhibition Introduction Museums, galleries, libraries, archives, art It addresses key priorities to grow the centres and keeping places play an important cultural and creative economy; increase role in enhancing the livability of the local flexibility and sustainability of our facilities; community and attracting tourists, which contribute to an accessible network of cultural is why strategic investment in the arts and facilities; safeguard our shared history for cultural sector is important for the future generations; innovate through digital Territory’s future. technology; and enhance livability through participation. By looking at ways to connect, enrich and share our collection of stories, artworks, artefacts, The Master Plan identifies five catalyst projects literature, and natural specimens, the Territory that deliver on these priorities and will transform can achieve wider economic and visitation benefits. the arts and cultural landscape in Darwin and Palmerston.