Explore the fascinating Queensland Museum exhibition revealing the hidden stories behind secrets and objects of intrigue.
Friday 30 July 2027
to Friday 6 November 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co 27 Lindsay St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350
invites you to uncover the mysteries that shape human identity through an engaging exhibition at the Queensland Museum in Toowoomba. This thought-provoking display explores secrets from daily life, popular culture, and historical contexts, offering a unique perspective on what lies beneath the surface.
Visitors will discover objects with hidden compartments, spy gadgets, and personal stories of surveillance, including those crafted while imprisoned. The exhibition delves into military, political, and cultural histories, revealing layers of meaning behind each artifact. It is a rich experience that encourages lingering and close examination.
The exhibition runs daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, starting on 2026-07-30 and continuing through to 2026-11-06. It is family-friendly but contains sensitive material, including images and histories related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, First Nations, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Visitors are advised to exercise discretion.
Held at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co, located at 27 Lindsay St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, the venue offers facilities such as a café, carpark, coach parking, parents room, and public toilets. The exhibition space features very low lighting, so visitors should be prepared for this environment.
The exhibition contains sensitive and potentially confronting content, including government surveillance histories and images of deceased persons. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visitors are specifically advised of this. The museum is committed to respectful sharing of all histories and encourages visitors to consider their comfort levels.
Tickets can be booked by calling (07) 4659 4900 or visiting the museum's website. Pricing details are not specified in the content provided, so visitors should inquire directly. The museum is open daily during the exhibition period from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
