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.
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.
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
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
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
KIDS AUDIO TRAIL
These holidays come and try a fun, interactive KIDS ONLY audio trail during your visit to Cairns Museum.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
The Cairns Museum is seeking friendly and courteous people to become a part of our energetic and rewarding team environment.
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
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
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
