Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery occupies a former Union Bank building with classical architectural features such as colonnaded verandahs and Roman arches located on Flinders Street. The structure holds a collection of around 2,000 artworks that focus on North Queensland themes, featuring both contemporary art and Aboriginal artistic expressions.

The building was designed by architect Francis Drummond Greville Stanley and constructed in 1885 as the Union Bank of Australia, with a second floor added in 1933. It was later converted into an art gallery to serve as a cultural institution for the region.

This former bank building now serves as a gathering place where the community engages with contemporary art and Aboriginal artistic traditions from the region. The repurposed space reflects how Townsville values its creative voices and the diverse stories of its people.

Entry is free and the building features elevators, air conditioning, and modern lighting throughout, making it comfortable to spend time viewing the works. The combination of classical architecture and updated facilities allows visitors to move through the gallery at their own pace.

Every two years the gallery organizes Ephemera, an outdoor sculpture exhibition that stretches along The Strand waterfront with artworks displayed against coastal views. This outdoor program brings contemporary sculpture into public spaces where it engages locals and visitors in unexpected ways.

Location: Queensland

Inception: 1981

Website: http://townsville.qld.gov.au/FACILITIES/GALLERIES/perctucker/Pages/default.aspx

GPS coordinates: -19.25810,146.81800

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05