Yaamanga Around here
Yaamanga Around here is a permanent exhibition exploring the history and identity of the Coffs Coast through themes of place, community and belonging, with Gumbaynggirr culture at its heart.
What’s On
Discover the history and stories of the Coffs Coast and Gumbaynggirr country in Yaamanga Around here and immerse yourself in our dynamic range of exhibitions, featuring art, social history and natural history that change regularly.
Yaamanga around here
Yaamanga around here is a permanent exhibition exploring the history and identity of the Coffs Coast through themes of place, community and belonging, with Gumbaynggirr culture at its heart.
CURRENT Exhibitions
Sea Monsters
Come and explore the fascinating world of Earth’s ancient oceans, where some of the largest, fiercest and most successful predators ruled the depths.
Inner & Outer Worlds
Jeremy Sheehan and Jo Elliott’s collaborative exhibition, Inner & Outer Worlds, explores how nature works in cycles, rebalancing and finding order.
Programs and Events
See it, reimagine it, re-create it a workshop with Jeremy Sheehan
A one-day workshop with Jeremy Sheehan where participants will explore the exhibitions, Inner and Outer Worlds and Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Ocean Predators, then incorporate design, mould-making and casting techniques to create a sculpture.
Sea Monsters Science Talk with Palaeontologist Dr Phil Bell
Step into the captivating world of palaeontology.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Gratified
Deadpan humour and unflinching honesty are hallmarks of Raffi Butler and Ellie Ryan’s work.
The Lowbrow Art of Aidan Jarvis
Experience the raw and unapologetic energy of lowbrow artist Aidan Jarvis. His work is sure to make you smile as the mundane and every day is transformed into something absurd and wonderful.
Red Mangrove Grey Mangrove
Witness the beauty and complexity of Angela Tay’s Red Mangrove Grey Mangrove and be transported to the stunning mangrove forests of the Coffs Coast and Southeast Asia.
Past Exhibitions
Explore the rich and diverse range of past exhibitions at Yarrila Arts and Museum. Featuring an array of stories, artworks, and objects from various collections, including YAM’s own collection, YAM’s own award, STILL: National Still Life Award, exhibitions of local and regional artists, and captivating national touring shows.