DISCOVER CAIRNS PAST & PRESENT
Offering a snapshot of our fascinating, beautiful, dynamic frontier region and its people, Cairns Museum’s incredible collection holds the secrets and memories of the people, places, events and changing environment of Far North Queensland.
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exhibits
Learn, play, explore and be excited at Cairns Museum with interactive, engaging and fun displays.
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Keep the kids entertained with Cairns Museum’s great range of inclusive kids and family activities.
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CAIRNS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Making history accessible for current and future generations. The
Cairns Historical Society has nurtured the collections on display at
Cairns Museum, led research into the region’s past and continues to
preserve this remarkable history for generations to come.
Acknowledgement of Country
The Cairns Historical Society + Cairns Museum respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we stand and we extend our respect to all First Nations Peoples across Cairns, Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait.
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The Orator’s Chair – a chair not to be sat upon!
Explore the rich history of Laurie Bragge's collection through a selection of treasures, such as the Orator’s Stool, obtained from a Iatmul – speaking Tegoi
50 Treasures Revisited – Curator’s talk
Join Bronwyn McBurnie, Manager JCU Library Special Collections, as she shares insights into a selection of treasures on display.
50 Treasures Revisited
Explore the rich history of James Cook University through a selection of treasures, showcased in a captivating exhibition.
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