Cobb & Co Museum is home to the National Carriage Collection, Australia's largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles. The collection includes three Cobb & Co coaches on permanent display, including the last of the operational coach on the Yuleba-Surat run in 1924.
Highlights of the Toowoomba and Darling Downs displays are the natural environment of the Escarpment of the Great Dividing Range; personal stories linked to Toowoomba's icons and multicultural traditions; 'Binangar', the Aboriginal language centre with traditional and contemporary indigenous displays; and 'The Coach Stop' rated by visitors as the best children's activity centre.
Cobb & Co Museum's Gift Shop contains Cobb & Co research publications, reproductions of maps and photographs, children's books, and quality Australian-made gifts and souvenirs.
The Museum is climate controlled and fully wheelchair accessible. Guide dogs are permitted. Parking for coaches is at the entrance to the Museum.
Friendly staff are always available to answer any questions about the Museum, local history and other places of interest in the area that visitors may like to see.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4639 1971
Email: inquiries@cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au
Web:
www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Open 1000 to 1600 daily. Closed public holidays (except for Anzac Day).
Entry Costs:
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $9.50 | 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09 | |
| Child (Aged 5-13) | $5.50 | 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09 | School age children. |
| Concession | $7.50 | 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Concession cards must be produced for a discount. |
| Family | $25.00 | 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Two adults and up to four children. |
| Family | $20.00 | 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09 | One adult and up to three children. |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children of all ages are welcome at the museum and there is a wonderful interactive play area. Children are also given activities sheets to broaden their museum experience. The whole museum is air-conditioned and under cover - great in any weather.
Disabled: Wheelchair access is available throughout the Museum. Toilets are wheelchair accessible and the entire Museum is air-conditioned for comfort.
Entity Facilities
Morning teas, afternoon teas and light lunches are available in the coffee shop. Cobbs Coffee Shop overlooks Australia's finest collection of horse drawn vehicles.
How to get There
From Brisbane travel along the Warrego Highway. At the top of the range T-intersection turn right onto Margaret Street then follow the signs to the Cobb & Co Museum. After the first set of lights, turn right into Lindsay Street. the Museum is on the left, after the intersection of Campbell Street.
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Thanks to the Toowoomba City Council, locals are free upon presentation of their Toowoomba City Council Library Card.
