While visiting Cairns, why don’t you learn about life in the tropics at Cairns Museum? Built in the heritage listed Cairns School of Arts, Cairns Museum exhibits an amazing collection of objects, photographs, and archival records that show how the tropical climate has shaped Cairns into the city it is today. Here, you can learn how Cairns was transformed from a small tropical port into an international tourism city. For families with children, there are a number of fun kids activities, such as the exciting Scavenger Hunt.