11 September 2009
Visit 1959 and look to 2059 at Cobb+Co Museum
Queensland is celebrating its centenary, the Carnival of Flowers turns 10 years old and Princess Alexandra visited Toowoomba. The year is 1959.
Travel back to 1959, compare it to today and look forward to where we will be in 2059 at Cobb+Co Museum's new exhibition Make It Modern 1959-2059.
Museum Director Deborah Tranter said the exhibition looks at the major aspects of people's lifestyles including fashion, fads, furniture, holidays, families, entertainment and education.
"This exhibition has been a real community effort with many objects being lent to the Museum by local organisations and members of the public," Mrs Tranter said.
"Highlights of the exhibition include an FC Holden panel van, 1959 Carnival of Flowers Queen crown and one of the first television cameras used in Toowoomba.
"Children will be able to explore the cubby house where they can dress up and play with toys popular in 1959.
"From Queensland's centenary in 1959 to today there have been many advances in technology, but it is interesting to note that many of the issues from 50 years ago are still important today including family, homes and education," she said.
The development of this exhibition has been made possible thanks to a grant from the Q150 Community Funding Program.
To receive regular updates on Cobb+Co Museum phone 4639 1971 or email inquiries@cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au.
The Cobb+Co Museum is part of the Queensland Museum and is open daily from 10am - 4pm, except Good Friday, ANZAC Day and Christmas Day. Thanks to Toowoomba Regional Council; entry is free to all council residents on presentation of proof of address.
