COVID-19: Updates

General admission for the Museum is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm. Seven days a week during school holidays.
Newcastle Museum cares about your safety and there are some changes to how you visit according to NSW Government Public Health Orders. Please check their website for further details.

Newcastle Museum is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10.00am – 5pm. During this time, you can explore the collection and new exhibitions. Visitors will need to scan in at entry points – make sure you bring your phone.

Tues – Sun, 10.00am – 5pm
(and 7 days during NSW School Holidays)

Contact 02 4974 1400 if you have any questions.

Entry is free. 

Supernova is open.

Mininova remains closed to the public at this stage.

All galleries including Supernova are currently open to visitors.

Mininova remains closed at this time to allow for its redevelopment and reopening late in 2022.

Group tours and school visits have been suspended until further notice.

Fire & Earth, Coal, visitors will be able to enjoy a 6-minute Steelmaking Simulation Show during their visit.

Link and A Newcastle Story galleries are open.

Museum Park is open to the public, however, please continue to use social distancing measures when visiting.

Members of the public are welcome to contact the collections team via phone or email to discuss object donations. 

Objects cannot be received by the Museum without prior arrangement with the museum curator or registrar.

Find out more about our Collection Policy.

The Museum will be open on Mondays during NSW School Holidays.
Find out more about our opening hours.