Best Galleries in Cairns (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 33 of the best galleries in Cairns right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
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Petra Meikle de Vlas - Australian Fine Art Painter
Petra Meikle de Vlas - Australian Fine Art Painter is a gallery in Clifton Beach, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 14 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
Artists@work Studio & Gallery
Artists@work Studio & Gallery is a gallery in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 11 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Australia.Gallery
Australia.Gallery is a gallery in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 12 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Cairns Art Gallery, Mulgrave Building
Cairns Art Gallery, Mulgrave Building is a gallery in Edge Hill, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 12 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 49/100.
Australis Art
Australis Art is a gallery in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 12 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 49/100.
Ian Stephens Art Gallery - Palm Cove
Ian Stephens Art Gallery - Palm Cove is a gallery in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 9 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
WidiWorks Aboriginal Art Gallery
WidiWorks Aboriginal Art Gallery is a gallery in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 8 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
Australian and Oceanic Art Gallery
Australian and Oceanic Art Gallery is a gallery in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 17 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
UMI Arts Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Arts Gallery, Cairns
UMI Arts Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Arts Gallery, Cairns is a gallery in Edge Hill, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 14 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 47/100.
Doongal Aboriginal Art & Artefacts
Doongal Aboriginal Art & Artefacts is a gallery in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 9 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 47/100.
Didi La Baÿsse Art Studio & Gallery
Didi La Baÿsse Art Studio & Gallery is a gallery in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 5 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
Australian Art - Original Art Paintings
Australian Art - Original Art Paintings is a gallery in Holloways Beach, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 5 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
Terra Nova Gallery
Terra Nova Gallery is a gallery in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 3.7-star Google rating from 9 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 44/100.
Doongal Aboriginal Art
Doongal Aboriginal Art is a gallery in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 5 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 43/100.
Tropical Pulse
Tropical Pulse is a gallery in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 3.0-star Google rating from 5 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 36/100.
Galleries in Cairns — FAQs
What are the best galleries in Cairns?+
Our top-rated galleries in Cairns are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Cairns galleries ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter galleries by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many galleries are listed in Cairns?+
We currently feature 33 galleries across Cairns and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.