Cob+Co Museum

Explore Queensland’s History at Cob+Co Museum

Have you ever wanted to explore Queensland’s history and marvel at the development of vehicles over time? Look no further than the Cobb+Co Museum in Toowoomba. This museum is a must-see for travelers and locals alike, boasting an incredible collection of 47 horse-drawn vehicles, an Old Museum General Store, olde world garb for dress ups, and a Megafauna exhibit with a 500kg Goanna called a Megalania.

Cobb+Co Museum Experience
The Cobb+Co Museum offers a unique experience for visitors who want to learn about the Queensland’s past. At the National Carriage Collection, you can see how transportation has evolved from horse-drawn carriages to modern cars. You can also explore the Old Museum General Store where you can take a turn being a shop assistant or pick up some souvenirs. If that isn’t enough, there is also an interactive play area where kids can dress up in olde world garb and pretend they’re back in time.

For those who want to explore even further into Queensland’s history, there is the Megafauna exhibit which features an enormous 500kg Goanna called a Megalania. This extinct creature was once roaming around on the Darling Downs 10 thousand years ago! This incredible exhibit is sure to blow your mind as you learn more about prehistoric animals living in Australia long before humans arrived on this land.

Open daily from 9.30 to 4pm, Family Passes are $32 for 2 adults and up to 4 children.

Cobb + Co Museum, Tafe Queensland Toowoomba Campus.

Whether you are traveling through or live locally in Toowoomba, visiting the Cobb+Co Museum is an experience not to be missed if you want to explore Queensland’s rich history and culture. You’ll get to marvel at horse-drawn carriages from yesteryear, try on olde world garb, explore the Old Museum General Store and learn about extinct animals like the 500kg Goanna called a Megalania that once roamed around on the Darling Downs ten thousand years ago! The possibilities are endless at this amazing museum – so make sure you add it your list when planning your next trip!