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Cairns Historical Society Museum

'Did You Know' - intriguing facts about the Museum & its collection

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The Cairns Historical Society Library has an extensive collection of over 20,000 documents and 16,000 photographs, available to researchers. Many of these have been digitised and are available on a searchable database.

The Museum displays a unique collection of Aboriginal rainforest artefacts, including swords and shields found only in the North Queensland area.

The Museum has a specially designed enclosed trailer containing a selection of artefacts which they tour around schools for presentations on Cairns history.

Full Museum Profile is available below.

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Contact Details
Address: First Floor, School of Arts Building, City Place, Cairns
Postal Address: PO Box 319 Cairns QLD 4870

Phone: 07 4051 5582
Fax: 07 4051 5586

Open: Monday-Saturday 10am - 4pm

Email: Cairns Historical Society Museum
Website: www.cairnsmuseum.org.au