CAIRNS MUSEUM EVENTS AND NEWS

Growing 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.
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Beach Couture

Beach 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.
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1 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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Sihot’e Nioge: When Skirts Become Artworks

Our new exhibition features the diverse and beautiful tapa art of the Omie people, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea. From 21 May - 30 July, 2022
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REDISCOVERING BUK TI

This exhibition uncovers the hidden histories of the Chinese community of Ingham, 230 kilometres south of Cairns. Runs 19 Feb - 13 May, 2022
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KIDS AUDIO TRAIL

These holidays come and try a fun, interactive KIDS ONLY audio trail during your visit to Cairns Museum.
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VOLUNTEER WITH US

The Cairns Museum is seeking friendly and courteous people to become a part of our energetic and rewarding team environment.
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EXPLORING THE THINGS WE FIND HARD TO DISCARD

Have you ever donated something to a museum? Had it been in your family for ages and did you feel too guilty to throw it out? Runs 11 Dec - 12 Feb 2022
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CAIRNS HISTORICAL SOCIETY WANTS SOME STREET WISE HELP

CAIRNS HISTORICAL SOCIETY WANTS SOME STREET WISE HELP SOCIETY NEWS: 26 OCTOBER 2021 Cairns Historical Society is taking to the streets and wants help with biographies of some of the
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LOCAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES

The final set of local history lectures for 2021 will be held on Saturday 16 October at 1.30pm in the Meeting Room at the Cairns Museum
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