Events on today
Events
Curator Conversation: From Battlefield to Backyard: The Social History of Nissen Huts
| From: | Wednesday 05 March 2025 |
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| To: | Thursday 27 March 2025 |
| Time: | 2:00pm - 03:00pm Wednesday 05 March 2025 |
| Location: | Cobb + Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia |
Ubiquitous, nostalgic, and deeply tied to history, Nissen huts were essential wartime structures that found new life beyond the battlefield. Used for housing, storage, and even hospitals, these prefabricated huts were designed for rapid assembly and later repurposed for civilian and commercial use. Join us as we explore their social history, from military necessity to everyday life, and uncover the stories behind these enduring structures.
About the presenter
Andrew MacDonald is Factory Manager and Artisan in Residence at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co. A skilled woodcraftsman, sculptor, and passionate history enthusiast, he is dedicated to preserving traditional trades, skills, and stories.
Image: Nissen Hut, RAAF Laverton, 1970, Air Force Imagery Archive.
Cobb + Co Museum
27 Lindsay Street
Toowoomba
QLD
4350
Australia
27 Lindsay Street
Toowoomba
QLD
4350
Australia
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| Contact phone | 07 4659 4900 |
| Booking information | No bookings required. Entry is free for residents of the Toowoomba Region. |
| Event website | https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/cobb-and-co/whats-on/curator-conversation-with-andrew-macdonald |
| Contact organisation | Queensland Museum Cobb+Co |
| Is food and drink available? | Yes |
| Are toilets available? | Yes |
| Is there disabled access? | Yes |
