Location

Address: 38 Abbott Street, Cairns City

Opening hours

Weekdays: 9.30am - 5.00pm 
Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm 
Sunday: Closed

Closed Sundays, during exhibition changeovers and for some public holidays. We try to keep disruptions minimal but times are subject to minor changes. We recommend checking on our website or social media around changeovers in case there are any unforeseen delays.

Contact

Phone Number: 07 4046 4800
Email Address: info@cairnsartgallery.com.au

If you have questions or comments about the gallery exhibition please contact visarts@cairns.qld.gov.au or call 1300 692 247.

Accessibility at Court House Gallery

Accessibility information for the Court House Gallery in Cairns.

Arts residencies

Apply for a Multi-Arts Residency at one of the premier arts venues run by Cairns Regional Council. Accommodation also available.

History

The Court House Gallery is part of an arts complex that also includes the Cairns Art Gallery. This two-acre site has been reserved since 1876 for public purposes, and both buildings were erected between the First and Second World Wars.

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Past Exhibitions Court House Gallery

Previous exhibitions from Court House Gallery, until January 2026.

Last Updated: 4 August 2025

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