MAGNT – The Collection

Discover the rare, wonderful and unexpected objects in the MAGNT collection

Step inside the dry stores, lift the lid on strange specimen jars and peek inside the deep freeze – The Collection is a new podcast from MAGNT that reveals a world of fascinating objects and the stories behind them.

The Collection was created by StoryProjects with funding from National Science Week NT.

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Find out how the Territory's favourite croc ended up on the dinner table of a young taxidermist-to-be.

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How to stuff a
giant croc

Episode 1

Discover what’s so special about giant molluscs how they came to be in the MAGNT collection.

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A heist on the
high seas

Episode 2

Follow the search for a rare rainbow fish and learn about the Larrakia seasonal calendar.

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Seven seasons and a very rare fish

Episode 3

Learn about what it takes to keep collections safe in the tropics and how MAGNT fared in a Category 4 Cyclone.

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Surviving a cyclone

Episode 4

Meet the angler who found a strange new creature in the intertidal zone just off Darwin.

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Worm of death

Episode 5

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The Collection is proudly featured in the 2020 Festival of Inclusive Trade.

Discover the rare, wonderful and unexpected objects in the MAGNT collection

Step inside the dry stores, lift the lid on strange specimen jars and peek inside the deep freeze – The Collection is a new podcast from MAGNT that reveals a world of fascinating objects and the stories behind them.

The Collection was created by StoryProjects with funding from National Science Week NT.

How to stuff a
giant croc

A heist on the
high seas

Seven seasons and a very rare fish

Surviving a cyclone

Worm of death

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In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the First Peoples of Australia, MAGNT embraces the spirit of Reconciliation

and walks with First Nations Australians in a movement towards a better future.

MAGNT acknowledges the traditional owners of Country across the Northern Territory and beyond, and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Discover the rare, wonderful and unexpected objects in the MAGNT collection

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Step inside the dry stores, lift the lid on strange specimen jars and peek inside the deep freeze – The Collection is a new podcast from MAGNT that reveals a world of fascinating objects and the stories behind them.

​

The Collection was created by StoryProjects with funding from National Science Week NT.

How to stuff a giant croc

A heist on the high seas

Seven seasons and a very rare fish

Surviving a cyclone

Worm of death

Subscribe

In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the First Peoples of Australia, MAGNT embraces the spirit of Reconciliation

and walks with First Nations Australians in a movement towards a better future.

MAGNT acknowledges the traditional owners of Country across the Northern Territory and beyond, and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Keep in Touch

Join our mailing list →

Visit

About

Support

How to stuff a
giant croc

A heist on the
high seas