Explore the fascinating Queensland Museum exhibition revealing the hidden stories behind everyday secrets.
Monday 31 August 2026
to Sunday 6 December 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co 27 Lindsay St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350
Secrets are at the heart of what it means to be human. This intriguing exhibition at the Queensland Museum invites families to explore the deeply individual and universally human phenomenon of secrets. Discover how secrets shape identity through objects and stories from daily life, popular culture, and history.
Visitors will encounter a rich variety of exhibits including objects with hidden compartments, spy gadgets, and contraband crafted in prison. The exhibition reveals stories of surveillance and secrecy from military, political, and personal perspectives. It offers a layered experience that rewards those who take time to look closely.
The exhibition runs daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM starting Monday 2026-08-31 through Sunday 2026-12-06. It contains sensitive material including histories of government surveillance affecting First Nations and LGBTQIA+ communities, and images of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Visitors are advised to exercise discretion.
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co is located at 27 Lindsay St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350. The venue is family friendly and offers facilities such as a cafe, carpark, coach parking, parents room, and public toilets. Please note the exhibition gallery features very low lighting.
Visitors should be aware that the exhibition contains sensitive content and low light conditions which may affect some guests. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visitors are advised about the presence of images and objects of deceased persons. The museum encourages visitors to respect the histories shared and exercise discretion.
Tickets can be booked by calling (07) 4659 4900 or visiting the Queensland Museum website. Pricing details are not specified, so visitors should check directly with the museum for up-to-date information. The exhibition is open daily during the stated hours, making it convenient for families to plan a visit.
