Explore the fascinating Queensland Museum exhibition revealing the hidden stories behind everyday secrets and objects.
Thursday 8 July 2027
to Thursday 15 October 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm
27 Lindsay St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia
invites you to delve into the mysterious world of secrets that shape human identity. This captivating exhibition at Queensland Museum presents a unique look at secrets through daily life, popular culture, and history.
Discover objects with hidden compartments, spy gadgets, and contraband crafted in prison. The exhibition explores government surveillance histories and personal stories, offering a layered experience that rewards those who take a closer look. Visitors will encounter sensitive content, including histories of First Nations and LGBTQIA+ communities.
- Exhibition runs daily from 9:00 to 16:00.
- Located at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co, 27 Lindsay St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350.
- Suitable for families interested in history, culture, and intriguing artifacts.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visitors are advised of sensitive images and objects.
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co is centrally located in Toowoomba City with accessible facilities including a cafe, carpark, coach parking, family-friendly amenities, and public toilets. Please note the exhibition features very low lighting.
Visitors should exercise discretion due to sensitive content related to surveillance and communities. The exhibition environment includes low light, which may affect some visitors. The museum is committed to sharing diverse histories respectfully.
Tickets can be booked by phone or online. Please contact the museum for pricing details and availability. The exhibition runs from 2026-07-08 through 2026-10-15, open daily from 9:00 to 16:00.
