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Welcome to the
National Cartoon Gallery
The "NCG"
Welcome to the
National Cartoon Gallery
Australia’s only Cartoon Gallery and home to the largest collection of cartoons in the country.
Australia’s only Cartoon Gallery and home to the largest collection of cartoons in the country.
Check out our quick gallery tour here!
Check out our gallery tour here!
Located in Coffs Harbour NSW, the original gallery is housed in a WWII Air Force Bunker. A recent expansion has added a second large gallery, a café with a view, souvenir shop, cinema and meeting room.
Exhibitions change every couple of months and we cater for all age groups.
So, if you’re looking for an experience that’s fun and interesting, the National Cartoon Gallery offers something that you can’t get anywhere else in Australia.
We are open Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 4pm. Visit us today!
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Events
Awakening Needs - Linda Nolan & Karen Plumbe
Awakening Needs - Linda Nolan & Karen Plumbe
SPACE!
Exhibitions
FORE!
CANCELLED - Bunker Gallery
9 February to 28 April
You asked, we delivered!!
Join us for a laugh with Golf through the lenses of the world's most humorous cartoonists!
Show your Golf Club membership for discounted admission.
SPACE! EXHIBITION
CANCELLED - Bunker Gallery
19 April to 23 June
SPACE! Blasts Off with Space-Themed Exhibition and Inter-generational Cartoon Competition
This extraordinary exhibition invites audiences to explore the cosmos through the imaginative lens of cartoonists, accompanied by an engaging cartoon competition open to participants of all ages.
Come and be transported into the vast expanse of space through the wit and creativity of cartoons. From whimsical depictions of alien encounters to humorous renditions of intergalactic travel, the exhibition promises an out-of-this-world experience. The featured cartoons, carefully curated for their cosmic charm, highlight the universal appeal of humor in the exploration of space.
WELLNESS WHIMSIES EXHIBITION
CANCELLED - Upper North Gallery
22 March to 28 July
Wellness Whimsies is a collection of cartoons by various Australian cartoonists, inspired by the theme of healthy living. The cartoons are humorous and relatable, showing the joys and challenges of pursuing a wellness lifestyle. The exhibition is a complement to the Awakening Needs exhibition by Linda Nolan, which explores the universal human needs that drive our actions and emotions.
AWAKENING NEEDS EXHIBITION
Linda Nolan & Karen Plumbe
CANCELLED - Upper South Gallery
22 March to 19 May
Awakening Needs is a collection of 40 artworks by Linda Nolan, inspired by the writings of Karen Plumbe. The artworks explore the universal human needs that drive our actions and emotions.
WHY IS HE LAUGHING?
GEOFF AUGUSTINE EXHIBITION
Cancelled - Upper South Gallery
24 May to 28 July
Why Is He Laughing? is an exhibition of cartoons extracted from the book by Geoff Augustine, a cartoonist who found humour in his cancer treatment. The cartoons are a testimony to the power of laughter as a coping mechanism.
INKED CHRONICLES EXHIBITION
Cancelled - Bunker Gallery
12 July to 22 September
Inked Chronicles is a retrospective exhibition of the 2004 Rotary Cartoon Awards "Tattoos Are U", a competition that showcases the best of Australian Cartooning.
Themed around tattoos, the exhibition presents a collection of witty and imaginative cartoons that celebrate the intersection of art and humour in the realm of body ink. Join us in commemorating the rich talent and diversity of Australian cartoonists through this engaging showcase that pays homage to the artistry and wit of tattoos.