Established in 1938, Toowoomba has the oldest public art gallery in regional Queensland. The gallery is the permanent home to the Lionel Lindsay Art Gallery and Library. Assembled by Toowoomba resident the late Mr William Bolton MBE, this collection features over 400 significant Australian art works by such artists as Lionel, Norman,  Percy, Daryl and Ruby Lindsay, Phillips Fox, McCubbin and more.

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The world-class Cobb+Co Museum features an outstanding collection of horse-drawn vehicles housed in the Museum's National Carriage Gallery. Additional galleries showcase the natural and cultural highlights of Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, as well as a range of travelling exhibitions which are regularly updated.

In 2010, Cobb+Co Museum underwent an $8 million refurbishment which included the construction of the 'Factory'. This space hosts regular demonstrations of heritage trades including blacksmithing, silversmithing, stonemasonry, millinery, leathercraft, felting, glass art, calligraphy, leather-plaiting and creative bookmaking. The Museum's resident artisans also conduct regular one and two day workshops in heritage trades.

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The Milne Bay Military Museum, housed in a former drill hall built before World War 1, exhibits the history of the Australian Armed Forces.

More information about the museum can be found on their www.milnebaymilitarymuseum.com website (opens in new window).

Toowoomba's wealthy beginnings can be seen in the Toowoomba City Hall, the National Trust owned Royal Bull's Head Inn and many other examples in the heritage- listed Russell Street. Immediately to the east of the CBD is the Caledonian Estate, areas of early 20th century housing, ranging from humble workers' cottages to large stately homes, in the classic wooden Queenslander style. Visitors can still sip railway tea in the authentic refreshment rooms at the grand Victorian railway station in Railway Street.

The Toowoomba Japanese Garden is the largest, most complex and traditionally designed Japanese Garden in Australia. It was named Ju Raku En by the designer - roughly translated it means long life and happiness in a public garden.

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Newtown Park was initially laid out in a pattern intended to mirror the design of the Union Jack. Avenues of trees crossed the park from corner to corner, linking with trees planted around the perimeter. Today the essence of this original plan can still be seen, and is being paid due regard in the ongoing task of enhancing the park.

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The meticulously tended Queens Park is home to the Botanical Gardens. Adjacent to the CBD the park features stunning floral beds, wide open spaces and tree-lined paths. Queens Park transforms into a stage for the annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival, with live performances under the stars, as well as the three-day Easterfest event. It is a focal point for many of the events associated with the annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. 

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