The 8 Best Museums in Kuranda, Queensland

Peter Jarver Gallery is a large and beautiful, iconic art gallery featuring Peter Jarver's incredible, spectacular, panoramic, landscape photographs of Australia. These are the finest award-winning images. A must-see while visiting Kuranda, the village in the rainforest. Both overseas and domestic visitors LOVE Peter's breathtaking images.

Emu Ridge Gallery is the famous Fossil/Gemstone Museum and gift shop in the township of Kuranda, Far North Queensland; well known for displaying a life-size, museum quality Allosaurus skeleton. It all began as a collaboration between two enthusiastic and passionate gemstone fossickers, Chris Maaten and Shane Hebbard. Chris and Shane spent many decades fossicking, cutting and polishing the crystals and gems found and soon turned their hobby into a business, officially commencing in July, 2001. Proudly celebrating 18 years of being open as of the 1st of July 2019, Chris and Shane continue to source natural authentic Gems, Crystals, Minerals and Fossils from likeminded fossickers and collectors from around the world with Australia being the main source. Our gift shop consists of a wide range of Australian gemstone jewellery, locally sourced gems, crystals and fossils. Chris and Shane hope to share their passion with their free Gemstone and Fossil Museum that runs underneath the shop.

Didi La Baysse Art Studio & Gallery, is Kuranda's newest art space. It is a beautifully presented and delightful working studio with original paintings and unique 'Objets d'art' created on location by flamboyant Kuranda artist Didi La Baysse. The gallery also features artworks from local artisans including glass, pottery and jewellery. If you are looking for a unique souvenir, gift or anything special, Didi's Art Studio and Gallery is a must see!! Come and have a look and enjoy the artwork. Opening Hours can vary **To avoid disappointment please contact Didi to confirm Opening hours for your visit. Appointment Highly Recommended.

The Kuranda Arts Co-operative is a not-for-profit organisation with a good range of quality local artwork, organized and run by local artists through their gallery and online shop. Artwork includes paintings, prints, ceramics, metal, glass, jewellery. The Gallery is now operating from a new location at 17 Coondoo Street and looking forward to welcoming visitors in 2021.

We specialise in local Aboriginal Rainforest Art as well as artwork from indigenous Central Australian artists. Aboriginal culture did not have a written language, instead their laws, stories and social behaviour was passed on in the form of song, dance and drawings.

Kuranda's unique shop since over 15 years for original Australian artworks like paintings, pottery, glass jewellery and gifts to suit all tastes. The owners do all the framing in their own locally workshop. The Gallery has different rooms in an over 100 years old house which gives you a special impression. We would like to welcome you browsing in our Gallery you will enjoy it.