Mosquito made from recycled materials

Build a Bug


Monday 7 - Friday 11 July 2025

10am, 11:30am, 1pm daily

Designed for ages 5 - 12

Open to all ages

Queensland Museum Cobb+Co

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$6.50 per child
Includes museum entry
Under 2 is free

These school holidays, get buzzing with creativity as you build your own recycled insect! Use bottle tops, wire, fabric, cardboard and more to craft a bug with loads of personality. Create a traditional insect or mix and match features to invent your very own bug-inspired creature.

Need ideas? Explore our new exhibition Insect Agency for real-life inspiration.

Perfect for creative kids aged 5–12, it’s a fun, eco-friendly way to let imaginations fly.

Auslan interpreted and sensory friendly session

Join us at 1pm on Wednesday 9 July for sensory friendly session with dimmed lights and audio, and reduced ticket availability. Select this session when booking. 

Museum admission costs apply to accompanying adults from outside of the Toowoomba Region.

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