Events

Earth Science Week: Critical minerals for a thriving society

Tuesday 13 October 2026

Event Children and family Talks and workshops

Join us for a special talk to celebrate Earth Science Week with Phil Gilmore (Geological Society of Australia) and Dr Tara Djokic (Geological Survey of NSW).

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Little Bang Discovery Club

Wednesdays 4 to 25 November 2026

Event Talks and workshops Children

Bookings are now open for our brand-new science club for little ones! The Little Bang Discovery Club is a four-week play-based program for junior discoverers aged 3-5 and their carers.

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Story Explorers

First Wednesday of each month (during school terms only)

Storytime Free event Children

Join us for stories and adventures on the first Wednesday of each month, during school terms, exploring different items in the Museum collection.

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City of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples. We respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and recognise that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession. City of Newcastle reiterates its commitment to addressing disadvantages and attaining justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.