This year we celebrate 45 years since the Cairns Historical Society opened the doors of the Cairns Museum.

Cats and Dogs — All at Sea is a touring exhibition by the Australian National Maritime Museum that documents animals at sea and their seafaring lifestyle.

Historical photographs from Mission Beach, 1890s – 1950s. A Collaboration between us and the Mission Beach Historical Society. From 5 July to 2 November 2024.

Kirrenderri is a visually striking and narrative rich exhibition chronicling stories from one of Australia’s most remote locations. From 15 March to 22 June.

Experience Cairns’ rich history through contemporary still life art at Cairns Museum’s collaborative exhibit with Cairns Art Society. From 3 November 2023 to 9 March 2024.

Explore the rich history of James Cook University through a selection of treasures, showcased in a captivating exhibition. From 24 June to 28 October 2023.

Growing up in the tropics is a unique experience. We piece together four categories of children’s lives — playing, learning, getting around, and resilience in this exhibition. From 3 March to 17 June 2023.

We don’t know what will remain of us centuries from now but one thing is certain: there will be plastic, lots of plastic. Beach Couture: A Haute Mess from 18 November 2022 to 23 February 2023.

Museums use objects to tell stories – but which story and from whose perspective? Runs 23 July – 12 Nov 2022

Independent curator Joan G Winter is a passionate advocate for the artists and art of the Omie people of Oro Province, Papua New Guinea

Curator Dr Sandi Robb had no idea what she was about to discover when the Ingham Family History Association asked for her advice on creating “a little display” ..

As an Anzac Day tribute we are displaying a small selection of WorldWar I photos from the Cairns Historical Society collection. Lest we forget.

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?

‘Percy Trezise: the man who loved Cape York Peninsula’ examines the life and legacy of a man whose name was synonymous with Cape York Peninsula for over 30 years.

‘Reef Productions: migrants, makers and merchandise’ featured in the Cairns Museum’s Temporary Gallery from May to August, 2021.