School Holidays: Science Shows – Planet Earth with Bonus Dinosaurs

Tuesday 7 April | Wednesday 8 April | Thursday 9 April 2026
11:15am - 12pm or 12:15 - 1pm or 1:15 - 2pm
45 minutes per show
Come and discover the structure of the Earth via the medium of custard and chocolate, and test your knowledge of what a dinosaur is and what isn't!

Ages: All ages

Cost: Free

Just drop-in, no bookings required! 

Newcastle Museum is supported by Create NSW.

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Dates

  • Tuesday 07 April 2026 11:15 am
    12:15 pm
    1:15 pm
  • Wednesday 08 April 2026 11:15 am
    12:15 pm
    1:15 pm
  • Thursday 09 April 2026 11:15 am
    12:15 pm
    1:15 pm

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Contact

Venue

Newcastle Museum
6 Workshop Way
Newcastle
2300

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