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.
Visit Us
Plan your visit with useful information on what to do, where to find us and opening times
exhibits
Learn, play, explore and be excited at Cairns Museum with interactive, engaging and fun displays.
kids & families
Keep the kids entertained with Cairns Museum’s great range of inclusive kids and family activities.
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.
CAIRNS MUSEUM EVENTS AND NEWS
- All
- Museum News
- Museum Events
Favourites from If These Walls Could Talk
Celebrate the Museum’s 45th anniversary and add to our collection understanding. Share your insight into some of our favourites from If These Walls Could Talk.
Tune in to a milestone in Cairns Museum history
Tune in and hear Dr Sandi Robb discuss the latest exhibition on ABC Radio.
Pewter Case and Address
One of the most decorative and beautiful items in the Cairns Museum is an impressive, pewter box hammered deftly in the Arts and Crafts style.
Acknowledgement of Country
The Cairns Historical Society and 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.
