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The National Cartoon Gallery

Known as the spiritual home of cartooning in Australia, The National Cartoon Gallery @The Bunker in Coffs Harbour is the only gallery of its kind. Our entertaining and thought provoking exhibitions change regularly, as well as workshops, movie nights, performances and other special events for children and adults. You're bound to find something to make you smile at the bunker!

..and with a multi-million dollar renovation underway we encourage you to watch this space!

So come on, why don’t you...join us for a good laugh!

Upcoming Exhibitions & Events

Temporary Closure- Captain Fantastic Cartoon Competition – Exhibition

31 January - 31 May

Unfortunately due to the new rules and recommendations with relation to COVID-19 the gallery will be closed during the final weeks of this exhibition. Because there is uncertainty as when we will reopen you may still have a chance to see this exhibition at towards the ends of May when we expect to reopen. Please follow us…

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POSTPONED – Doin’ it for the Kids!

3 April - 31 May

Unfortunately due to the new rules and recommendations with relation to COVID-19 the gallery is likely to be closed during the time this exhibition was to run. Because we know you will LOVE it we have decided to postpone it! We expect this to run over the summer. Please follow us on Facebook and keep an eye…

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CANCELLED – Irish Joe Lynch

18 April 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Unfortunately due to the new rules and recommendations with relation to COVID-19 our performance with Irish Joe Lynch has been cancelled. Please follow us on Facebook and keep an eye on the website to stay in the loop when we announce more great events in the not too distant future. Outrageously funny, deeply romantic, universally…

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CANCELLED – APRIL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

21 April

Unfortunately due to the new rules and recommendations with relation to COVID-19 our school Holiday workshops have been cancelled. ☹️ Please follow us on Facebook and keep an eye on the website to stay in the loop when we announce more fun workshops and events in the not too distant future. ✏️ These school holidays…

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Temporary Closure

Unfortunately due to the new rules and recommendations related to COVID-19 the gallery will be closed temporarily. All events for the month of March and April have been cancelled. This includes: Opening night- Doin' it for the kids, Performance - Irish Joe Lynch, April School Holiday workshops. Due to the uncertainty around the progression of the virus we are unable to predict when we will reopen therefore there is uncertainty around the proceedings with the following exhibitions: Captain Fantastic may be extended until the 31st May. Doin' it for the kids may be postponed until early December. At this stage we hope to reopen with the new exhibition and opening night of Toons for wildlife on the 5th June. Please keep an eye on the website and social pages for updates and feel free to get in touch via email: Shelley office@nationalcartoongallery.com.au Margaret manager@nationalcartoongallery.com.au ...and please... help support your community and the...