Cobb and Co Museum

East Toowoomba, QLD

Museum
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Where are we going?

Address: 27 Lindsay St, East Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia How do we get there? Number: 7 4639 1971
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About this activity

Cobb and Co Museum is home to the National Carriage Collection which comprises up to 50 vintage horse drawn vehicles including carts, buggies, sulkies, wagons and omnibuses, accompanied by educational information.

They do welcome children and it's made as accessible as possible to children with inclusions such as the Coach Stop Play Area which has themed imaginative play equipment, kids' books, a play carriage and a life size replica steed.

There's also an interactive element to the museum, so kids can get hands on with parts of the collection so long as they're respectful.

The museum has been restored to look like it did in the 19th century. Today, it features the history of the Cobb and Co coaching service in Australia. It is one of the must-see tourist destinations in Toowoomba!

They provide a variety of public programs, such as lectures as well as a broad range of kid-friendly activities. For secondary and primary schools, they offer different educational programs. 

This is a great place for families interested in discovering various exhibits and interactive displays. You can also discover heritage trade workshops while visiting this amazing museum.

Relive a bygone era of Australian transportation while immersing yourself in the natural and cultural heritage of Toowoomba. Discover how Queensland's development was influenced by horse-drawn vehicles as you stroll around the lovely National Carriage Collection.

The Coach Stop play area will be a favorite place for your children because it transports them back in time. They can dress up in antique clothing and become store clerks in the vintage Museum General Store. Kids also enjoy riding on the replica horse.

There are also workshops suited for both beginners and experts. Discover the joy of mastering a classic craft and constructing something by hand that is both beautiful and useful. If you want to try the best local scones, visit Cobb's Coffee Shop and take a break with your family!

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Directions

Brown tourist road signs throughout Toowoomba will direct you to the Museum. If you are travelling from Brisbane, turn right at the top of the range and left into Margaret Street. Turn right into Lindsay Street at the first roundabout. They are just the other side of Queen's Park and near the windmill display. Car parking on site.

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How much does it cost?

Hilton

Adults

$12.50

Hilton

Children

$6.50

Hilton

Free Under

3 years

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Last Updates

2023

Cobb and Co Museum FAQ’s

Cafe on site offering hot and cold snacks and drinks. Separate food themed play area within cafe with clear line of sight from all tables.

30 minute guided tours are conducted at 10.30am daily, free with admission.

Excursions welcomed with pre booking. Exploring the exhibitions and displays of the museum allows students and teachers to interact with authentic objects. They can listen to stories that provide a stimulus for learning.

By creating an Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, Queensland Museum Network is moving forward with its reconciliation journey.

Wheelchair accessibility is available at each entrance and area of the museum. From the Front Counter, you can rent a wheelchair for use inside the museum. It's free, don't worry. Wheelchairs with motors are accepted, too.

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