Welcome to Cairns Museum – a snapshot of our fascinating, beautiful, dynamic frontier region and its people. Situated in the central business district of Cairns, the air-conditioned Museum’s incredible collection holds the secrets and memories of the people, places, events and changing environment of Far North Queensland.

Learn, play, explore and be excited at Cairns Museum with interactive, engaging and fun displays.

It’s a lively place representing the growth of an energetic and wild tropical region.

After you have finished exploring, take a break on the upstairs verandah, offering views across Cairns’ city centre.