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Spring at the museum
Join the floral frenzy and celebrate spring at the museum during Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
Hanging Basket Display
Friday 12 September - Monday 6 October
Daily, 9am - 4pm
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Recommended age: All ages
Discover a floral frenzy of more than 50 vibrant hanging baskets, lovingly crafted by local schools, community groups and green thumbs. Don't forget to vote for your favourite in the People's Choice Awards.
Supported by Yates.
Insect Agency (exhibition)
Daily, 9am - 4pm
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Recommended age: All ages
Explore the fascinating world of insects, where bugs take centre stage as the unsung heroes of our gardens and ecosystems. Young detectives can embark on an Insect Hunt with our free trail from 20 September - 6 October.
Flower Potting Workshop
Wednesday 1 October, 11am - 12pm
Cost: $5 per person
Recommended age: 5-12 years
Pot, plant, play! Join our vibrant Flower Potting Workshop supported by Yates. Personalise a terracotta pot, plant your own flower, and take it home and watch it bloom.
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Garden Talk
Wednesday 1 October, 2pm - 3pm
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Recommended age: All ages
Join green thumb Janine Branch for a free organic gardening talk supported by Yates. Packed with practical tips, it's perfect for garden enthusiasts and beginners keen to grow thriving, sustainable gardens.
No bookings required.
Cobb's Coffee Shop #trEATS
Daily, 9am - 3.30pm
Cost: $12
Indulge in our Pistachio Rose and Blueberry Scone Duo - a delightful pairing of rose water and pistachio with lemon curd, and blueberry with berry compote.
*While stock lasts
Museum admission is free for Toowoomba Region residents.
Mindful Moments Virtual Reality
Monday 15 September, 10am - 1pm
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Unwind with Mindful Moments by Aquatic Metaverse, a gentle VR experience designed for NDIS visitors, carers, and seniors, but open to all. Step into a tranquil virtual forest and enjoy soothing, meditative calm.
No bookings required.
STEM Virtual Reality
Wednesday 24 September, 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 1 October, 10am - 12pm
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Explore careers linked to biology, robotics and more in this engaging STEM Virtual Reality experience with Concinnity.
No bookings required.
2025 Toowoomba Birding Festival
Toowoomba Birds and the Festival (Talk)
Saturday 13 September, 1pm-2pm | Free
How to Attract Birds to Your Garden (Talk)
Sunday 21 September, 1pm-2pm | Free
Birds on Farms and Photographing Birds (Talk)
Saturday 27 September, 1pm-2pm | Free
Online bookings required via Birdlife Southern Queensland Darling Downs. While bird talks are free, museum admission applies for visitors from outside of the Toowoomba Region visiting our galleries and exhibitions.
Presented by Birdlife Southern Queensland Darling Downs local branch and the Toowoomba Bird Observers Club.
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Insect Agency
Explore the fascinating realm of insects in Queensland Museum's new exhibition Insect Agency.
Hanging Basket Display
Explore a floral frenzy of more than 50 vibrant hanging baskets, lovingly created by the local community.