Darwin's $58m Larrakia Cultural Centre opens to the public after 24
The $58 million Larrakia Cultural Centre has opened in Darwin, Australia, after 24 years of planning. The facility aims to serve as a hub for Larrakia culture, history, and art, filling a gap in local Aboriginal educational experiences.
Why it matters
The center represents a significant investment in Indigenous cultural preservation and economic development for the Larrakia people.
The long-awaited Larrakia Cultural Centre at the Darwin Waterfront is now open. ( ABC News: Marcus Kennedy )
The Larrakia Cultural Centre on the Darwin Waterfront has opened its doors to the public, more than two decades since the idea was first developed.
The project cost $58 million and its design was inspired by a cultural centre in Whistler, Canada, and others around the world.
Aboriginal Investment NT says it hopes the project will create more economic opportunities for Larrakia people.
Link copied Share Share article A centre showcasing the culture, history and art of the traditional owners of the Darwin region, the Larrakia people, has opened to the public after 24 years of planning and development.
The $58 million Larrakia Cultural Centre, situated at Stokes Hill Wharf on the Darwin Waterfront, opened its doors for a sunrise tour this morning.
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