Cairns Art Gallery
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Explore Culture and Creativity at Cairns Art Gallery
The Cairns Art Gallery is one of Australia’s leading public galleries, recognised for the excellence of its programs and collections relating to the unique heritage and living culture of North Queensland, in the context of the world’s tropic zone and the Asia Pacific region.
Established in 1995 as a not-for-profit company, the Gallery is now one of the largest public galleries in regional Queensland and is located in one of the few remaining heritage buildings in Cairns. As a major cultural destination, the Gallery presents regional, national, and international art exhibitions, with a particular focus on the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art from Far North Queensland.
Each school holiday period, the Gallery comes alive with a dynamic program of specialised art workshops designed for kids aged 4–14 years. These workshops, led by experienced artist/teachers, aim to inspire creativity and ensure children leave with a stylish creation of their own. Booking is essential due to the popularity of the programs.
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- Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm, Sat 10am to 5pm and Sun 10am to 2pm
- Accessibility: Actively welcomes people with access needs. Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) . Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs). Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height. Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room. Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Car Parking: Paid parking is available on Shields St, Abbott St and the Cairns Esplanade. Public parking is also available on the Esplanade, access via Pier Point Rd.
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