Cairns Art Gallery (cairnsartgallery.com.au; free) highlights First Nations and local artists, including works by Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori, alongside national touring shows. The gallery shop is a must-visit for unique local souvenirs like prints, textiles and First Nations pieces. It also manages the nearby Court House and Mulgrave Galleries (both closed Sundays).

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