Things to do in Cairns, Queensland: The Best Museums

December 7, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

Cairns is the perfect city for merry revelers, passionate divers and adrenaline junkies, offering booming nightlife and heart-pounding adventure amid a vibrant, tropical setting.  This friendly Queensland city of 130,000 is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown and the rest of Cape York Peninsula. Embark on an eco-adventure or take a dip in a lagoon pool before hitting the town to unwind and shake what you’ve got Down Under.
Restaurants in Cairns

Shop 4, 12 Spence S, Cairns, Queensland 0418 790 488 Australia +61 7 4051 3888 http://www.underart.com.au/
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Underart Gallery

Reviewed By MhandavE

Every time I walk into Underart, I find something else I love...whether it's a painting or sculpture or jewelry. It's all local, so you know you're putting money back in to the community ❤️❤️

20/22 Shields St Level 1 - First Floor, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia +61 417 642 921 [email protected] http://www.samuraigalleryaustralia.com
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Samurai Gallery Australia

Please call to make a reservation open by appointment. Samurai Gallery Australia is a private collection of Authentic Japanese Samurai Artefacts. Australia's only full time gallery dedicated to the Japanese crafts and arts of the Samurai. A must visit for anyone interested in history. Displaying Swords, Armor and Art of the ancient warrior class of Japan. View some of the oldest Samurai Swords in Australia, which date back several hundred years.Entrance Located right next door to the woolshed in the city place. OPEN Tuesday to Friday 11am to 3.30pm . Saturday 10.30am to 2.30pm. CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY. Group bookings and school groups by appointment. It is recommended to check before visiting the gallery as we are often away doing exhibitions .

Reviewed By TouringSites

An awesome collection of Samurai weapons, art and culture that has taken decades of dedication to put together. John is very passionate and informative about his collection and will happily steer you in the right direction if you are looking for your own piece of Samurai history.

85-87 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia +61 7 4041 5353 [email protected] http://michaelseebeck.com
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Michael Seebeck Gallery

Michael Seebeck is Australia's leading landscape, underwater and wildlife photographer. His Esplanade Gallery is the most unique and exciting gallery in Australia. Discover a selection of his stunning Limited Edition Prints, displayed on exciting media never seen before. Take a scenic tour of Australia, all in one location and purchase high quality prints and gifts. A must see when in Cairns!

4. Bones and Jones

1/47 Shields St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia +61 432 340 349 http://bonesandjones.weebly.com/
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Bones and Jones

Cnr Abbott & Shields Streets, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia +61 7 4046 4800 [email protected] http://www.cairnsartgallery.com.au/
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Cairns Art Gallery

Housed in a landmark heritage building the Cairns Art Gallery is the region's premier destination for exhibitions featuring historical and contemporary art by leading regional, national and international artists. The Gallery also presents exhibitions highlighting key works and themes from the permanent collection that focus on the unique cultural heritage of Far North Queensland. Throughout the year the Gallery presents a range of creative learning programs for audiences of diverse ages and backgrounds including art classes, talks and events that relate to exhibitions and the permanent collection.

Reviewed By 440margrieth - Darwin, Australia

I really enjoyed this art gallery, especially Mawurndjul’s art. A national treasure. Very will done, with barks, and video recordings. The Chinese history of the Yanf family and other Chinese families was very informative .

6. Cairns Museum

City Pl Shields St School of Arts Building, Cnr Lake and Shields Streets, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia +61 7 4051 5582 [email protected] http://cairnsmuseum.org.au
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Cairns Museum

The Cairns Museum tells the story of Cairns, right in the heart of the city. Housed in the award-winning School of Arts building, the Museum contains five galleries that showcase the history of Cairns, including Aboriginal Traditional Owners, sugar cane history, WW II, tourism development, local architecture and cyclones, as well as the inside story of living in the tropics - amongst crocs, toads, jellyfish and snakes! Our friendly local guides are on hand to assist and give you genuine advice on what to see and do in Cairns. The Museum also offers free wifi on its tropical verandah and has a range of unique merchandise for sale at reasonable prices.

Reviewed By oztraveler161718 - Atherton, Australia

Thank you for a very informative and interesting tour through the Cairns museum. Diane is a fantastic tour guide and seemed very passionate about the local history! Thank you!

7. KickArts Contemporary Arts

93-105 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia +61 7 4050 9496 [email protected] http://www.kickarts.org.au
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KickArts Contemporary Arts

KickArts Contemporary Arts is located in the Centre of Contemporary Arts in Cairns. KickArts programs a diverse range of exhibitions by local and national contemporary artists on a regular rotational basis including the best of Far North Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art with prints, paintings, ceramics and sculpture. KickArts Shop features the latest unique design products of distinction ranging from Fine Art Prints published in house to local handmade and bespoke gift items unavailable elsewhere: the perfect souvenir of your visit to Far north Queensland!

8. The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum

2 Skyrail Dr, Cairns, Queensland 4878 Australia +(61)4038 1665 [email protected] http://www.ausarmour.com
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The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum

We are dedicated to the collection, preservation, restoration and display of Armoured Vehicles and Artillery from the 1800's to the present day. Our collection includes armoured vehicles and artillery from both world wars with a particular focus on WWII.

Reviewed By Danni_Tran - Melbourne, Australia

Definitely worth a visit, especially if you have any interest in history at all. The tanks on display have been impressively reconstructed and the Miltary Historian, Paul, is incredibly informative with an astounding wealth of knowledge. You can easily spend a few hours here, highly recommend!

49 Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia +61 7 4041 4249 [email protected] http://www.doongal.com.au
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Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Cairns

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.

Reviewed By 694suziev - London, United Kingdom

We could easily have spent all out money here. Visited the shop three times before we finally decided what to buy. The staff are charming , knowledgeable and good fun. The items for sale vary from hand painted bookmarks to huge paintings to boomerangs to digeridoos to books and more. Vast choice by many different artists and well worth a look even if you don't want to buy. Suziev

10. BLAST from the PAST Motorbike Museum

Cnr Kidston and Hartley St., Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia +61 407 625 623 https://www.facebook.com/BlastfromthePast4870/
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BLAST from the PAST Motorbike Museum

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