Cairns Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Cairns Museum has amazing stories to share about living in the tropics. Stories of heat, sweat and hard work. Of cane, railways, rainforests and reefs. Of White Australia, Aboriginal resistance and European isolation. Tales of tourists, hippies and local celebrations, amidst humidity, cyclones, toads, mould and mozzies.

Situated in the central business district of Cairns, the air-conditioned Museum’s incredible collection holds the secrets and memories of the people, places, events and changing environment of Far North Queensland.

Housed in a quintessential tropical building with a traditional wraparound verandah, Cairns Museum is the coming together of old and new. Its contemporary interior, spread over three levels offers fluid spaces and modern amenities.

The Museum’s friendly local guides look forward to sharing their insights into Cairns history, lifestyle and cultures with you.

Facilities

Family Friendly Gallery / Museum Non Smoking Parents Room Public Toilet Shop / Gift Shop

Internet Access

Free Wifi

Disabled Assistance

Caters for challenges with learning and communication Caters for hearing impairment Caters for limited mobility Caters for vision impairment Wheelchair access

Membership

Australian Museums and Galleries Association Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation

Rates

From AU$12.00

Adults $15
Concession $12
Family (2 Adults plus 2 children) $30

Nearby Things to Do

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Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns

Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns

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Extreme white water River boarding Tully River

Rapid Boarders

Cairns North, Cairns

Cliff Jumping

Cairns Canyoning

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Cairns Luxury Car Hire and Tours

Cairns Luxury Car Hire and Tours

Bungalow, Cairns

Mayi Bugan Walking Trail

Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours

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The Australian Ballet’s Coppélia, August 2018

Munro Martin Parklands

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