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!
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.
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.
Step into the heart of rural creativity at the Bush Christmas Exhibition - an annual showcase of handcrafted treasures and gourmet delights brought to life by Australia's most talented rural and regional artisans.
Held in the lead-up to Christmas, this much-loved 10-day event is a wonderful showcase of distinctive, high-quality gifts and artisan produce. Visitors are invited to browse through this thoughtfully curated collection of work by over 100 exhibitors.
Expect the unexpected, from striking outdoor art and finely crafted homewares to one-of-a-kind jewellery, beautiful children's clothing, hand-stitched toys, original artworks, wonderful books, and irresistible treats for your pantry and table. Whether you're shopping for a heartfelt gift or indulging yourself, you'll find something special at every turn.
For three decades, Bush Christmas has proudly supported rural and regional makers from across the country alongside a select group of artisans with bush roots who now live in more urban areas. Together, they create a one-off experience that celebrates not just the joy of giving, but the enduring spirit of the land.
Bush Christmas Exhibition celebrating 30 years in 2026!
Discover Toowoomba’s Endless Edit - preloved clothing market!
Toowoomba’s Endless Edit runs once a month on a Sunday morning. See the website for current and future market dates.
These markets were created to provide a fun and easy way to buy and sell beautiful pre-loved items in Toowoomba. Conveniently located under one roof and out of Toowoomba’s weather, it aims to provide a one-stop shop for pre-loved clothing and accessories that deserve a second home.
The indoor venue has change rooms, a coffee van onsite and free car parking to ensure everyone has a great experience!
