Our Story

Preserving and sharing the rich healthcare heritage of the Darling Downs.

Our Mission

The Museum of Health exists to share the human stories of care, resilience, and community that shape our lives. We connect past, present, and future health experiences by honouring those who came before us, listening to voices today, and inviting reflection on what lies ahead.

Through truth‑telling, we are committed to respectfully sharing First Nations histories and perspectives, and to amplifying stories through those closest to them wherever possible. Some stories are uplifting. Others are challenging, but all speak to our shared humanity.

We invite everyone to explore, reflect, and connect, finding meaning, understanding, and wellbeing through these stories of health and care.

20,000+

Artefacts in Collection

170+

Years of Historical Objects

300,000m2

Darling Downs Health Catchment

About The Toowoomba Hospital Foundation

The Toowoomba Hospital Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organisation that raises funds to support the work of Darling Downs Health by providing extra medical equipment, resources, patient care programs, research, and staff training to help our hospitals deliver better experiences for their patients and their families.

The Foundation is incredibly proud to be the custodians of the significant historical collections that make up the Museum of Health. It is our aim for the Museum to promote wider knowledge of the history of health and wellbeing in the Darling Downs region, and, by doing so, inspire future generations to strive for greater achievements in health and health services.

The functions of the Museum are overseen by our Foundation Board in partnership with our Museum of Health committee.

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Have questions about the museum, our collection, or research opportunities? We'd love to hear from you.