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Olden Days Festival

Queensland Museum Cobb+Co

Olden Days Festival is an immersive, curriculum-aligned event designed primarily for school groups, welcoming students from across the Darling Downs to experience life in the past. The museum comes alive with demonstrations of heritage trades, object-based learning experiences, and live entertainment. Children can explore the history of communication, cameras, transport and more through engaging displays and activities. General visitors are welcome to attend between 9am and 4pm and enjoy the festival atmosphere alongside scheduled programming. No bookings are required for general admission.
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2 museum visitors discuss wheelwrighting with craftsman.
3 craftsmen cooling a heated metal wheel rim to attach it to wooden wagon wheel.
Blacksmith hammering heated metal.
Museum visitor explored holographic Queensland map projection.
A family watches a blacksmith who is holding heated metal in tongs.
Museum visitors watch a whip-cracking demonstration.
When
06 October, 2026
Venue
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co
Contact
Social
Location and Directions27 Lindsay Street East Toowoomba Queensland 4350 Australia
Directions in Google Maps
All tickets
$0 to $32
General Admission Paid tickets are required for entry to Queensland Museum Cobb+Co. Annual Pass holders receive unlimited entry to Queensland Museum Cobb+Co. Toowoomba Regional Council Residents receive free entry thanks to the Toowoomba Regional Council. Simply show proof of residency upon arrival to the museum. Hours and Admission Details https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/cobb-and-co/plan-your-visit/hours-and-admission
Product Types
  • Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
  • Community Events
Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accreditation
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
Accessibility
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Accessibility Information
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Dates
  • Wednesday 07 October, 2026 - Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 08 October, 2026 - Confirmed Event
  • Friday 09 October, 202609:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event

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