Thomas Cook: A Century of Craftsmanship

In 1924, Thomas Cook Senior, a young orphan from Western Australia, travelled to Melbourne with dreams of becoming a professional boxer. Instead, he discovered a passion for bootmaking—one that grew into a legacy of craftsmanship and style that lives on today.

Fuelled by ambition, family, and relentless hard work, he overcame immense challenges to build an enduring Australian brand. Four generations later, his story continues through a family business that honours his pioneering spirit and dedication to quality. Join us as we reflect on a century of history in this exhibition, which includes archives and props from The Man from Snowy River II collaboration.