Library & Archives NT

Library & Archives NT (LANT) is the Northern Territory's premier public research library and archival organisation. It collects, preserves and shares the documentary heritage of the Northern Territory and is a trusted steward of Territory memory and history.

LANT collections include NT Government archives, books, newspapers, photographs, maps, magazines, ephemera, websites, letters, diaries, community and organisational records, and oral histories.

LANT's Darwin city venue is open to visitors and provides a relaxed environment in which to peruse the print and digital collections. On permanent display is the exhibition 'Meeting Ground: Territory Encounters' uncovering the Territory's unique history and diverse cultures that have made it what it is today. LANT Darwin city also showcases its collection through a range of temporary exhibitions, talks, tours and events.