Delve into the timeless craft of saddle making, from traditional hand-stitching techniques to the modern manufacturing methods shaping the industry today.
This new exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore the original tools, processes, and evolving technologies behind this time-honoured trade.
Explore over 30 original hand tools and enjoy a documentary-style film featuring personal stories from master saddler Bob Edwards and the enduring, family-owned Toowoomba Saddlery.
Discover the skill, dedication, and heritage that continue to shape the craft through historical objects and personal insights.
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co is grateful to Garth and Sandra Delbridge for their generous support of this project.
This event is free with museum admission. Admission is free for Toowoomba Region residents.
Secrets are at the heart of what it means to be human. What we reveal, and conceal, from others shapes our identity.
This intriguing Queensland Museum exhibition presents the deeply individual and universally human phenomenon of secrets.
Secrets: Objects of Intrigue explores secrets through the variety lenses of daily home life, from behind bars in popular culture and throughout military and political history.
Objects with hidden compartments, personal stories of surveillance, spy gadgets, and contraband crafted while imprisoned. Each showcase reveals more than meets the eye. This layered exhibition will reward visitors who linger for a closer look.
Subject matter
Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander visitors are advised that this display contains images and objects of people who have died.
The exhibition gallery contains histories of government surveillance of First Nations and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Queensland Museum is committed to sharing all histories and invites visitors to exercise their discretion.
Accessiblity
This exhibition features very low light.
Join in to celebrate Community Artists by visiting the Oakey Art Group Annual Members' Art Exhibition.
Free entry to all who visit. Come and browse the beautiful, original artworks created by members of the Oakey Art Group.
Like something? Purchase it and take it home to hang on your wall.
Are you up for some fine music and a bit of fun? A light-hearted musical concert by some of Toowoomba's favourite artists.
Eduarda van Klinken on the majestic St Luke's pipe organ, Matt Westwood, a virtuosic and charismatic violinist and Kingaroy soprano Julee-anne Bell, who impressed Guy Sebastian so much on Australian Idol he spontaneously sang a duet with her live on TV.
Join Little Cobbers every weekday during school term, excluding public holidays.
Each week during school term time, the Little Cobbers box is opened and a new object is uncovered. The children learn about the object in the box, hear a related story and join in activities.
No need to book, just turn up on the day and meet in the Collective Hub, next to Cobb's Coffee Shop.
Designed for children age 5 and under.
Entry is a gold coin donation.
For further information call.
Get ready to rock as Australia's favourite edutainment duo hits the stage for their biggest tour yet! Pevan and Sarah are bringing their high-energy musical extravaganza to theatres across the nation to show you exactly why they are the heartbeat of classrooms everywhere.
In this highly engaging, interactive adventure, your favourite friendly tiger and his spirited bestie will have the whole audience captivated. Expect a setlist bursting with your favourite Pevan and Sarah bangers, plenty of belly laughs and that unmistakable Cub Club magic.
Created by teachers, this show isn't just a concert - it's a brilliant blend of literacy, numeracy and social-emotional learning, all wrapped up in a spectacle that kids (and their grown-ups) will never forget.
So grab your tiger ears, warm up those singing voices and join us for an experience of pure, unforgettable joy. It's time to see the duo in the flesh - and the fur!
ELECTRIFYING ARTISTRY, EMOTIONAL PRECISION
Step into the intimate world of the Orava Quartet, Camerata's Quartet-in-Residence for the past decade. Known for their interpretive insights and musical maturity, witness the intensity of four voices in perfect dialogue as they showcase Haydn's elegant craftsmanship, Janáček's dramatic storytelling, and Mendelssohn's youthful fervour. Orava Quartet draws you into the heart of the music, where every phrase resonates with emotion and clarity. This is chamber music at its most immersive.
The Toowoomba Farmers Market is a wonderful opportunity to buy direct from farmers and local food and craft artisans. Buy seasonal produce, local meats, hand-made bread, pasta, jams, salts, honey, and locally grown herbs and salad items.
The Saturday market can encompass an outing for the entire family having a beautiful coffee, tasting homemade goodies while purchasing produce straight from the farmer, baker or maker.
You can also enjoy looking at all the handmade artisan stalls or perhaps stay a while, have breakfast and enjoy listening to the very talented local artists who entertain us each week.
Open every Saturday under the windmills at Cobb & Co.
Join skilled jewellery artisan Jemica Ostrofski to design and craft your own statement ring or a set of stacking rings using sterling silver, copper, brass, and aluminium.
Learn traditional metalsmithing techniques including soldering, texturing, polishing, sawing, drilling, and forming, and take home a unique creation that reflects your personal style.
Once you have completed this course you are eligible to participate in our Silversmithing Advanced Workshop.
Meet your tutor
Jemica Ostrofski draws inspiration from fashion design, costume jewellery and urban geometric form. Her goal is to create individually hand-crafted pieces that tell a story, using traditional silversmithing techniques such as hand sawing, soldering and metal texturing. Adopting an ethically responsible and environmentally friendly practice, she uses recycled, found and repurposed metals in her workshops.
All our Hands-on Workshops have a limited number of participants to ensure you receive all the assistance and direction you require.
Spectators are welcome at all workshops.
Recommended 16 years and over
Requirements
Closed-in shoes, long sleeves and long pants. Please bring a water bottle.
Contact the museum for accessibility information.
Dust off the best pair of boots and join a night of line-dancing at the museum.
Presented with Hope in My Boots, this after-hours event invites guests to learn the basics of line dancing, enjoy live music, grab a bite to eat and a drink from the bar, and spend the evening with friends in a unique museum setting.
Whether a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the dancefloor for the very first time, guided lessons throughout the evening will have guests kicking up their heels in no time. Between dances, explore the museum after dark and soak up the atmosphere of a great night out.
Suitable for adults and families. Beginners welcome.
More information:
Food: a delicious western-inspired menu will be available from Cobb's Coffee Shop with food and bar service.
Drinks: enjoy a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options.
How can everyday objects recover the personal stories often missing from official histories?
Drawing on a Queensland Museum project with Dutch migrant families, Dr Liz Bissell explores how material culture, oral histories and family archives work together to create historical evidence, enriching, challenging and sometimes contradicting established narratives of post-war migration to Queensland.
Fifty years on, Hotel California remains a cornerstone of classic rock — an iconic album that defined a generation and cemented the Eagles as rock legends. The Australian Eagles Show, Australia's premier tribute to the Eagles' unforgettable sound, honours the milestone live in concert.
The show's first set will see the band performing the Hotel California album in its entirety, followed by the second set of all the other Eagles classic hits.
Renowned for their pitch-perfect harmonies and masterful musicianship, The Australian Eagles Show is fronted by the supremely talented Michael Thompson and Shayne Browne. Backed by a powerhouse five-piece band, the show brings to life the legendary sounds that have captivated audiences for five decades.
Audiences can expect faithful recreations of timeless classics like "Desperado" "New Kid in Town" "Life in the Fast Lane" and, of course, the Grammy-winning epic "Hotel California." This tour also honours the solo hits of Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and the late Glenn Frey, offering a full-bodied tribute to the band's enduring legacy.
The Australian Eagles Show channels the spirit of the original band, delivering an authentic concert experience that continues to wow fans across Australia.
Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the Eagles for the first time, this 50th-anniversary celebration of Hotel California is an unforgettable night of music, and nostalgia.
iPlay Toowoomba is the absolute champion of good times in town! As the coolest Australian-owned family arcade and entertainment haven in Toowooma. So, what are you waiting for? Embrace the excitement, plan your next unforgettable adventure at iPlay Toowoomba, and get ready for a fun overload that's out of this world!
Plus, guess what? The store is like a treasure trove featuring none other than Baskin-Robbins! Ice cream, arcade games, and non-stop laughter—could it get any better?
Welcome to X-Golf Toowoomba, a local indoor golf and sports bar in South East Queensland. Casual rounds, tournaments, coaching sessions, and private hire are all on offer. A relaxed atmosphere is paired with a full bar and a curated menu, making it the perfect spot to catch the game or relax with friends.
Premium simulators provide accurate ball data and access to world-renowned international courses. From casual group bundles to tailored event packages, flexible options for different occasions are offered.
Visit the oldest Christian church still in use in Toowoomba. St James' was dedicated in 1869, and features historic stained-glass windows and pipe organ, and set is in beautiful gardens.
The church is open regularly for Sunday services and events as listed. This church is available for weddings, baptisms and funerals by appointment.
Unveiled on 14 August 2025, this mural marks the centenary of the final official Cobb & Co mail run. It portrays Fred Thompson steering Coach No. 141 and an eight-horse team as they departed Surat for Yuleba in 1924.
Created by local artist Ian Stewart-Koster, the mural stands proudly on the corner of Margaret and Clifford Streets in Toowoomba City. Funded by community supporters, it pays tribute to the region's proud transport heritage.
The Book Pour is an independent bookstore and wine bar offering a unique experience in the heart of Toowoomba.
Visitors can browse a thoughtfully curated collection of fiction and young adult books while discovering wines from Queensland's Granite Belt and enjoying a relaxed food menu. The space is designed for lingering, whether finding a new favourite author, sharing a bottle with friends or settling into a quiet corner surrounded by books.
At its heart, The Book Pour is a celebration of the region and the people who make it special. Local creatives, small businesses and independent producers are showcased throughout the space, giving visitors an opportunity to discover more of what Toowoomba and the surrounding region have to offer.
A rotating calendar of author events, book clubs, creative workshops, themed celebrations and wine experiences creates new reasons to visit throughout the year.
Combining books, regional wine, food and local creativity in one welcoming destination, The Book Pour offers a distinctly Toowoomba experience for visitors and locals alike.
The Toowoomba Gallery is a privately owned space in regional Queensland with a focus on emerging and mid career artists from across Australia.
Gallerists Bec and Niki have assembled an incredible collection of artists they believe to be Australia's best and brightest talent, which results in the exquisitely eclectic collection housed in the gallery.
Discover a little creative world upstairs in the heart of Toowoomba.
@Starlet Creative Hub is an independent gallery, creative workspace and community arts hub where visitors can discover local art, meet creatives and experience an ever-changing program of exhibitions, workshops, markets, performances and creative activities.
Wander through the current exhibition, browse the @Starlet Creative Library, settle into the Creative Lounge with a cuppa, join an Open Studio session or book into one of our hands-on art, craft or creative workshops.
Throughout the year @Starlet hosts local artists, makers, writers, performers and creative businesses, giving visitors an opportunity to experience Toowoomba's creative community and discover work being made locally.
Our program changes regularly, with exhibitions and activities inspired by the seasons and what's happening around Toowoomba. During spring, visitors can discover our Blossom program of botanical and floral-inspired exhibitions and creative experiences celebrating Toowoomba's famous garden season.
Whether you're an artist yourself, looking for a creative experience while visiting Toowoomba, or simply curious about what's happening upstairs, you're welcome to come in, explore and stay awhile.
Come upstairs. Make something. Meet someone. Be part of it.
Established in 1938, Toowoomba has the oldest public art gallery in regional Queensland. The new gallery opened in 1994 and is owned and maintained by Toowoomba Regional Council.
The Gallery is the permanent home to the Lionel Lindsay Art Gallery and Library. Assembled by Toowoomba resident, the late Mr William Bolton MBE, this collection features over 400 significant Australian artworks by such artists as Lionel, Daryl and Ruby Lindsay, Phillips Fox, McCubbin and more. The Library comprises rare books and manuscripts, including letters written by explorer Ludwig Leichhardt.
The Fred and Lucy Gould art collection also features, consisting of antique furniture, fine porcelain and glassware, gold and silverware, and other items mostly from Europe, Asia and Australia. The works date from 1700s to 1930s.
The City Collection focuses on twentieth century Australian paintings, drawings, photographs, ceramics, small scale sculpture and jewellery with emphasis on works by regional artists with regional themes.
The Gallery has an extensive program. Contemporary exhibitions change monthly, while historical exhibitions change three times a year. The Gallery aims to provide diversity of educational activities to complement the exhibition program.
Toowoomba's Empire Theatre is a heritage listed art-deco venue that provides a wide variety of performing arts for every taste. The Empire is Australia's largest regional theatre and stages world class shows from leading national and international performers as well as showcasing a wealth of local talent.
Whether it is popular music, ballet, comedy or any live performance, the lavish art-deco styling of the venue combined with its state of the art technology makes for a magical and memorable experience. The Empire Theatre also offers historical tours and attracts many visitors each year. The complex is also a popular choice for conferences and events, including weddings, offering a unique experience to guests.
Get set for a wild ride of arcade and bowling fun at iPlay Toowoomba Bowl – the ultimate destination for good times in town! iPlay Toowoomba Bowl has the perfect recipe for an absolute blast. Picture bowling showdowns that have everyone rolling with laughter...
But wait, there's more! iPlay Toowoomba Bowl has your party plans covered too! Cruise over to their website and unlock the mysteries behind throwing the most epic arcade parties in Toowoomba. It's not just any party; it's the kind that'll have everyone talking and buzzing with excitement around town!
Laurel Bank Park is a beautiful 4.5-hectare parkland close to Toowoomba's city centre. Laurel Bank Park is one of Toowoomba's most loved green spaces, with classic English-style gardens, mature trees and seasonal floral displays. Visitors can also enjoy a scented garden, playground, barbecue and picnic areas, and two croquet lawns.
The park changes with the seasons, from rich autumn foliage and striking winter branches to the fresh colour and growth of spring and summer. In spring, Laurel Bank Park is filled with thousands of flowers, a purple wisteria arbour and an avenue of ornamental peach trees. Around 70,000 to 80,000 annuals and 11,000 bulbs are planted each year for the vibrant displays.
In 1932, Darling Downs Building Society Managing Director Mr Samuel George Stephens donated the land to the people of Toowoomba, with the City Council appointed as its official custodian.
Prior to gifting the land, Mr Stephens improved it with shrubs and flowers, and was known to many as 'the man of flowers'. He asked that flowers be supplied to Toowoomba Hospital and that the land be retained as a park and not used as a sporting facility, with the exception of the Croquet Greens along Herries Street. Laurel Bank Hall was built during World War II and used as a mess hall for United States naval troops.
Picturesque Queens Park is just a short walk from Toowoomba's Central Business District. Much loved by locals, and beautifully tended year-round, the park a great meeting place or a pleasant stop on your journey.
The north-eastern section boasts an immaculately tended floral garden and formal botanic garden, with displays particularly impressive during summer and spring, especially in September.
The south-eastern and north-western corners provide large grassy expanses for sports, with the addition of a special swing for disabled children's enjoyment.
An off-leash dog area lies adjacent to Godsall Street. The southern section of the park features children's play equipment. Throughout the park are sealed walking tracks and a bicycle track.
The park hosts a range of community activities, including Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers events such as FEASTival, a family-friendly food celebration held in September, and the International Street Fiesta, formerly known as the Toowoomba Languages and Cultures Festival.
A 26.3 hectare green space, Queens Park was planned and developed by Walter Hill, a government botanist and superintendent of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. Many trees imported from Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, today stand as grand old trees lining shaded avenues.
