Best Museums in Fitzroy Island

"Specializing in rainforest art from the Cairns region and desert paintings from Central Australia, this art gallery has a huge collection of pieces available for purchase. Doongal Aboriginal Art is known for its complex symbolism, whose displayed works often reference the history, laws, and natural environment of the artists' culture. Established in 1993, the gallery has represented well-known artists from across Australia, including Margaret Scobie, Minnie Pwerle, Gloria Petyarre, Kathleen Petyarre, and Michael Nelson Tjakamarra."

"The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum is the largest museum of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. This privately owned collection covers the period from the 1800s until the present day, with an emphasis on World War II. After exploring the exhibits, you can buy a ticket for an armored vehicle ride (daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.)."

"UnderArt is an eclectic commercial gallery, with abstract and contemporary works by Cairns-based artists alongside jewelry and sculptures. The accessible prices and hyper-local focus make UnderArt a great place to shop for souvenirs and gifts. The stylish tapas bar next door is run by the same owner and is also worth a visit."

"Multi-award-winning Meldrum’s deserves the accolades bestowed upon its seemingly innumerable renditions of the humble Aussie pie; it's been at it since 1972, an achievement that speaks volumes in a transient... Modern Australian in Cairns"

"Specializing in rainforest art from the Cairns region and desert paintings from Central Australia, this art gallery has a huge collection of pieces available for purchase. Doongal Aboriginal Art is known for its complex symbolism, whose displayed works often reference the history, laws, and natural environment of the artists' culture. Established in 1993, the gallery has represented well-known artists from across Australia, including Margaret Scobie, Minnie Pwerle, Gloria Petyarre, Kathleen Petyarre, and Michael Nelson Tjakamarra."