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Spring at the museum
Celebrate Spring at the museum during Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
Hanging Basket Display
Friday 6 September - Monday 7 October 2024
Daily, 9am - 4pm
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Recommended age: All ages
Discover a garden of delights with over 50 uniquely crafted floral hanging baskets, lovingly created by the Toowoomba community.
Supported by Yates.
Backyard Detectives
Friday 14 September - Sunday 29 September 2024
Daily, 9am - 4pm
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Recommended age: 5-12 years (all ages welcome)
Unleash your inner detective and embark on an exciting adventure through the Ellis Rowan Exhibition and Binangar Gallery to uncover the hidden plants that thrive in Queensland's vast and vibrant BIG backyard.
Ellis Rowan: Colonialism and Nature Painting
Daily, 9am - 4pm
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Recommended age: All ages
Experience the beauty and detail of Ellis Rowan's work through 28 original watercolour paintings depicting plants and flowers, paired with First Nations objects from the Queensland Museum Collection.
Bolton Film Collection
Daily, 9am - 4pm
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Recommended age: All ages
Immerse yourself in the early history of Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers with footage sourced from the Bolton Film Collection, showcasing the early days of this iconic event.
Cobb's Coffee Shop #trEATs
Daily, 9am - 3.30pm
Cost: $12
A selection of Cobb's handmade sweet treats, including slices and truffles, packed ready for a picnic in the park!
*Until stocks last
Watch our expert artisans as they lead Hands-on Workshops participants in a variety of heritage trades sessions:Artisan demonstrations
Rustic furniture making: 14-15 September, 9am-4pm
Silversmithing: 21-22 September, 9am-4pm
Stained glass leadlighting: 28-29 September, 9am-4pm
Wheelwrighting: 5-9 October, 9am-4pm
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Ellis Rowan: Colonialism and Nature Painting
Experience the beauty and detail of Ellis Rowan's work through 28 original watercolour paintings depicting plants and flowers, paired with First Nations objects from the Queensland Museum Collection.
Hands-on Workshops
From blacksmithing to wheelwrighting, discover the Hands-on Workshops on offer at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co!