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A Conversation with the Past
Toowoomba,
Toowoomba Area
18 May - 30 June
Description
Be a curator for a day! Share your thoughts and opinions and write your own captions for the images in Cobb+Co Museum's new photographic exhibition, A conversation with the past
A conversation with the past is the second exhibition from Queensland Museum's collection of glass plate negatives by former Ipswich coachbuilder A. E. (Bert) Roberts.
... moreThe Queensland Museum holds more than 1000 glass plate negatives and prints taken by Bert Roberts and the A Conversation from the Past exhibition will feature more than 40 photographs from this amazing collection.
The images in the exhibition range from historic events such as a visit to Ipswich by the then Prime Minister Sir George Reid to more ordinary activities like a young child playing their piano.
Thanks to Toowoomba Regional Council, entry is free to all residents of the Toowoomba Region.
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Facilities
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Non-assisted Access -
Car park -
Child Activities -
Coach Parking
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Kiosk -
Disabled Parking -
Shaded Area -
Sheltered Area
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Disabled toilet
Other Information
Children:
A visit to the museum is made easy for parents with young children with facilities and services including: Parents Room, Baby Care Room; High chairs available in the cafe; Children's interactive play area, The Coach Stop; and Play Pit in Cobb's Coffee Shop.
Disabled:
All entrances and areas in Cobb+Co are wheelchair accessible. Additional facilities include - ramp access and disabled toilet facilities.
A wheelchair is available for use within the Museum. It is free of charge and subject to availability.
Seating is provided around the Museum, including Cobb's Coffee Shop.
Their exhibitions and programs include elements that can be seen, heard and touched.
Carers Companion Card: They recognise the Queensland Government's Companion Card program.
How To Get There
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
Event Dates
18 May - 30 June
Frequency: Once Only
Entry Costs
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $12.50 | 01 Jun - 30 Jun | |
| Concession | $10.00 | 01 Jun - 30 Jun |
Venues
Cobb+Co Museum
27 Lindsay Street
Toowoomba
Queensland Australia 4350
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