Arts & Culture in Chinchilla
From art galleries to historical museums, experience arts & culture in Chinchilla. The Lapunyah Art Gallery in Chinchilla’s cultural precinct features regular exhibitions and artworks by local and touring artists, hosting up to 20 exhibitions a year.
Chinchilla Museum is dedicated to the natural resources of the Chinchilla area and the history of their use. Renowned artist Hugh Sawrey called Kogan home during the 1940s and his artworks feature in parks and galleries throughout the region.
Chinchilla Cinema has seating capacity for 103 and operates from Wednesday to Sunday through school term, and Monday to Sunday through the school holidays.
Additionally catering to people who have difficulty seeing and/or hearing which may benefit from assistive devices to improve their overall cinema experience. For more information regarding upcoming movie session times and/or to book tickets online visit www.westerndownscinemas.com.au.
Explore the grounds of the Kogan Memorial Hall and the ‘Q150 Hugh Sawrey Walkway’ acknowledging the artist as a local legend.
Arts & Culture in Chinchilla & Surrounds
Chinchilla Museum
17-33 Villiers Street, Chinchilla
Phone: (07) 4662 7014
Opening Hours:
Monday 9am – 4pm,
Thursday to Saturday 9am – 4pm
and Sunday 10.30am – 4pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Lapunyah Art Gallery
1/50 Middle Street, Chinchilla
Phone: (07) 4668 9908
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm
and Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm
Closed Sundays and Public Holidays
Entirely managed by a team of volunteer staff, the Art Gallery increases the profile of local artists and provides thought provoking contemporary exhibitions for the community. The highly skilled volunteer staff provide professional development support through exhibition opportunities complimented by community workshops.
Hugh Sawrey Walk & Bush Friendship, Kogan
The sculpture is located in Kogan on Kogan-Condamine Road, Q150 Hugh Sawrey Walkway, Kogan, 4406.
Accessible 24/7.
Cinema
Western Downs Cinema at Chinchilla has EFTPOS, access for disabled patrons, are fully air conditioned and feature a Candy Bar with popcorn, drinks and snacks available for purchase as well as ample parking on site.
We also cater to people who have difficulty seeing and/or hearing which may benefit from assistive devices to improve their overall cinema experience.
The cinema is commonly known as the Ironbark Theatre, shares its landscaped grounds with the Western Downs Regional Council Customer Service Centre. For more information www.westerndownscinemas.com.au
Bring friends and families together for the latest flicks and some good old-fashioned entertainment, with new luxurious ergonomic seating to boost viewer comfort and upgraded cinema acoustics, floor covering, and aisle lighting.
Head to https://westerndownscinemas.com.au/ for further details.
