Explore contemporary art at Cairns Art Gallery
Cairns , Australia • 
Underrated
Underrated
Walking required
No
Walking may be required
Walking may be required
Value for money
High
Free entry, plus a great cultural experience for couples.
Free entry, plus a great cultural experience for couples.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Inspiring Exhibits
Couples found the rotating exhibitions at the gallery to be very inspiring and engaging.
Great Atmosphere
Visitors appreciated the serene spaces, perfect for a relaxing afternoon together.
Free Admission
Couples loved that entry was free, making it an accessible and affordable outing.
Limited Parking
Some couples found parking near the gallery to be a bit challenging to find.
Not Very
Couples noted that if you're not into art, it might not be for you.
Small Gallery
Some couples felt that the gallery was a bit on the smaller side and could be crowded.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
In-depth experience
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
January
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
February
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
March
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
The Cairns City Bus Station is a 5-minute walk from the gallery. Numerous Sunbus routes (110, 111, 120, 121, 130, 131, 150) stop nearby on Lake Street, connecting to various destinations.
Car
Recommended
The gallery is at the intersection of Abbott and Shields Streets. Paid on-street parking is available, as well as several off-street public parking facilities like the Southern Esplanade (Lagoon) Car Park, Lake Street Car Park, The Pier Shopping Centre, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre.
Walking
Recommended
The gallery is easily reachable on foot from Cairns City, including the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns City Bus Station.
Bike
Bike racks are available on the Esplanade, approximately 100 meters from the gallery.
Additional info
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Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Age
Suitable for all ages