Have another Look, Captain Cook at Cobb and Co...

Name: Have another Look, Captain Cook at Cobb and Co...
Start: 2026-08-04
Location: 27 Lindsay St

Aug

Date

4 Aug (Tuesday)

Time

Tue, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Venue

27 Lindsay St

Toowoomba City QLD, Australia

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📝 Useful Information

Have Another Look Captain Cook! is an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture scheduled to take place at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co from Monday, 3 August to Friday, 7 August 2026. Your requested date, Tuesday, 4 August 2026, falls within this week-long program.

The program focuses on First Nations history and traditions—specifically the "things Cook did not see" when he arrived in 1770—through interactive learning and cultural demonstrations. While heavily attended by regional school groups, the museum also welcomes the general public to join the celebrations.

Would you like help with booking information for a school group or more details on other exhibitions running at the museum during August?

Event Overview

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Visitor Information

•Date & Time: Tuesday, 4 August 2026; typically 9:30 am – 1:30 pm for public activities.

•Location: Queensland Museum Cobb+Co, 27 Lindsay St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350.

•Type: Cultural Celebration / Educational Program.

•Cost: Activities are generally free with museum entry; residents of the Toowoomba Regional Council area receive free general museum admission.

•Cultural Traditions: Includes smoking ceremonies, traditional dances, and storytelling.

•Hands-on Learning: Demonstrations of boomerang and spear throwing, First Nations weaving, and art symbolism.

•Traditional Knowledge: Exploration of "Murri" connection to country, including traditional tucker (food), medicines, tools, and weapons.

•Permanent Displays: Visitors can also explore the Binangar Centre ("listening place"), which showcases local stories and artefacts from the Traditional Owners of the Toowoomba region.

•Amenities: The museum features the Cobb's Coffee Shop (famous for its scones) and is fully wheelchair accessible.

•Parking: Free parking is available onsite and in the surrounding streets.

Updated at 24 Mar 2026