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National Cartoon Gallery

Australia's first & only cartoon gallery housing a collection of over 26,000 cartoons. In 1995, Coffs City Rotary Club formed the Bunker Cartoon Gallery Inc.
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Charity custodians—inside underground 1942 WWII Bunker and beneath the Holden Motor Museum
Open Wednesday to Monday, 10AM to 4PM
📍 Coffs Harbour, Gumbaynggir land The National Cartoon Gallery is Australia's first and only dedicated cartoon gallery. Its aim is to promote the art of cartooning, and exhibit and preserve Australia's cartooning history for future generations. Built in 1943 during the s

econd world war, the underground bunker was the Base Operations Unit No.12. It housed the RAAF's communication equipment, necessary to help protect the nation. Today, the Gallery is custodian of the Coffs Cartoon Collection, with over 24,000 cartoons from leading Australian and international cartoonists. Its role, although different to its wartime past, is still one of communicator and protector of Australia’s history, albeit in satirical form. (BCGI) and raised over $350,000 via grants and the support of the local community to restore the derelict bunker building. The doors officially opened as Australia’s first and only cartoon gallery on 24 August 1996. The BCGI continues to run the National Cartoon Gallery today. It is a not-for-profit, registered charity with charitable gift recipient status granted by the Taxation office. The Gallery has been the recipient of many awards, including the distinguished Stanley Award presented by the Australian Cartoonists Association (ACA) for outstanding contribution to cartooning and North Coast NSW Tourism Awards for Heritage and Culture. The National Cartoon Gallery boasts a great team of staff and volunteers who play an important part in the daily running of the Gallery, as well its future. Public notice 12/07/21: Please be advised that all those from current Covid hotspots will be asked to visit another day and all those from Covid alert areas will be asked to wear a mask whilst in the gallery.

31/08/2026

CURIOUS CARTOONIST - weekly questionnaire ✏❓

Who or what inspired you to create cartoons?

27/08/2026

LAST WEEK!
To come see our O.K BOOMER EXHIBITION before it wraps up!
Come have a laugh over comics that tackle the topic of the generational gap. 👵👱

23/08/2026

It was 30 years ago today the Bunker Cartoon Gallery officially opened! We've come a long way since that opening day on 24 August 1996.

Photo From left to right:
Edward J. (Ted) Ovens ( Former OBU Flight Lieutenant & Commanding Officer), Cec Abrahms, Gary Nehl (Former Member for Cowper), Senator Richard Alston (Former Federal Minister for Communications & the Arts), Hon. Andrew Fraser (State Member for Cowper), behind Former Councillor & Mayor John Smith, Lt. Trevor Brentnall (then President Coffs City Rotary Club), John Essex-Clark (Former Councillor).

22/08/2026

Our volunteers are working hard to prepare something! Can you guess what it is? 👀

That's right! It's the Rotary Cartoon Awards! Don't forget to book your tickets to our opening night on September 12th! 🎟👇
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/38th-rotary-cartoon-awards-opening-night-tickets-1993108647618

20/08/2026

Book your tickets now for this year's The Rotary Cartoon Awards!

OPENING NIGHT - The 38th Rotary Cartoon Awards will be announced on September 12th 6PM onwards. Come and see our cartoons and their creators in person.

Canapes, w**e, and the best of our cartoonists for 2026 will be on display for an evening of laughter and celebration. We hope to see you there!

Tickets are available now https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/38th-rotary-cartoon-awards-opening-night-tickets-1993108647618

19/08/2026

The true Aussie spirit! 🦘

Celebrating World Humanitarian Day by saying thank you to those who risk their lives for others in need.❤️🤝

✏ 'Aussie Spirit' by Mark Lynch.

17/08/2026

This month is Tradies National Mental Health Month. 🔨💛

Up to 50-84% of tradespeople report struggling with mental health due to their line of work and 26.6 per 100,000 take their own lives, please remember to check up on your fellow tradies and see how they're doing.

If you have been experiencing suicidal thoughts, support is available on 13 11 14 Lifeline Australia.

✏ 'Down Side Up' by Lindsay Foyle.

16/08/2026

You'd think they'd stop at a certain age, nope!😂

O.K Boomer exhibition: on now at the National Cartoon Gallery.

'Pollies retirement home' by Glen Le Lievre.

14/08/2026

The best entertainers it seems!

Today we are celebrating World Lizard Day!🦎

✏ 'Stand-Up Chameleon' by Tony Lopes.

13/08/2026

It is thanks to John Champion, the Coffs City Rotary Club and the Coffs Coast Community, that the National Cartoon Gallery has become what it is today.

We are proud to be a part of preserving not only Coffs Harbours history, but also Australian history.

Our cartoons are not only there to make you laugh but also tells us about the world's different political culture, subcultures and trends throughout the decades.

Thank you for the coverage, 📰✏️

One site has been restored, but others have been left to the elements.

Address

John Champion Way (off Hogbin Drive At Racecourse Roundabout)
Coffs Harbour, NSW
2450

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Website

https://nationalcartoongallery.com.au/

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