As part of our latest exhibition Still Life Comes Alive, we had a chat with Lone White about her life-long experimenting with making ceramics.
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Still Life Comes Alive
Experience Cairns’ rich history through contemporary still life art at Cairns Museum’s collaborative exhibit with Cairns Art Society.
Continue readingThe 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 villager in 1972.
Continue reading50 Treasures Revisited – Curator’s talk
Join Bronwyn McBurnie, Manager JCU Library Special Collections, as she shares insights into a selection of treasures on display.
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Explore the rich history of James Cook University through a selection of treasures, showcased in a captivating exhibition.
Continue readingSmell Pods
Experience the smells of Far North Queensland in our exhibition Growing up in the Tropics through manmade and natural smell pods.
Continue readingGeorge Schipke – Cairns Combined Schools Band from 1942-1945
Read the story of George Schipke growing up in Cairns and his time in the Cairns Combined School Band in the 1940s.
Continue readingGrowing up in the Tropics
Growing up in the tropics is a unique experience. We invite you to reflect on your childhood in this new exhibition.
Continue readingBeach Couture: A Haute Mess
We don’t know what will remain of us centuries from now but one thing is certain: there will be plastic, lots of plastic. From 18 Nov 2022 to 25 Feb 2023.
Continue reading1 x 4 one object / four stories
Museums use objects to tell stories – but which story and from whose perspective? From 23 July – 12 Nov, 2022
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