Museums, Art and Cultural Galleries
Cooktown and Cape York Peninsula have a rich aboriginal cultural heritage and colonial history. Today several museums, rock art galleries, art galleries and cultural centres allow visitors to discover the region's history and artistic talent.
Cooktown Museum
The National Trust Cooktown Museum is a living history of Far North Queensland
The Old Bank
The Old Bank and the Archive and Research Centre are goldmines of historical information
Quinkan & Regional Cultural Centre
The Laura Visitor Information Centre details the incredible Quinkan Country
Hopevale Arts and Cultural Centre
The HopeVale Arts & Cultural Centre is at the heart of Guguu Yimithirr culture
Vera Scarth-Johnson Gallery
Local artist Vera Scarth-Johnson has an exhibition at Nature's Powerhouse
Cooktown School of Art Soc
The gallery showcases local talent in a variety of mediums and styles
Black Cockatoo Gallery
Ross Franzi's wildlife art gallery in Bloomfield
What's Happening
Down Under Exhibition by Lisa Dalla Rosa at the Black Cockatoo Gallery from April 10-May 31
Ross Franzi master workshop Brisbane from May 27-31
Cooktown Art Competition at the Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery from June 6-14
