Current Events

Science Week: Port Stephens – A Land Formed By Fire and Ice

Thursday 14 August 2024
Free event Talks and workshops
Join us for a free public talk with local geologist Neil Fraser to explain the volcanic activity and other Earth forces that have created the geology of Port Stephens over millions of years.
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Adam Spencer Live for National Science Week

Friday 15 August 2025
Shows Children and family Talks and workshops
Celebrate National Science Week with Australia's funniest geek - Adam Spencer is coming to Newcastle!
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Science Week - Build the Future Workshops: Coding Robots - Kubo Workshop

Saturday 16 August 2025
Event Experiences Talks and workshops Children
Build your future at Newcastle Museum with our Science Week Coding Robots - Kubo Workshop!
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Science Week - Build the Future Workshops: Coding Robots - Fable Soccer

Saturday 16 August 2025
Youth Programs Experiences Talks and workshops Children
Build your future at Newcastle Museum with our Science Week Coding Robots - Fable Soccer Workshops!
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Science Week - Build the Future Workshops: Designing the Built Environment...

Saturday 16 August 2025
Event Youth Programs Experiences Talks and workshops Children
Build your future at Newcastle Museum with our Science Week Designing the Built Environment - Arckit Workshop!
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National Science Week: Hunter Science Festival

Sunday 17 August 2025
Youth Programs Free event Experiences Children and family Talks and workshops
Get excited for Newcastle's biggest celebration of science, the Hunter Science Festival, in Science Week 2025!  It's bigger and better than ever this year!
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Story Explorers

First Wednesday of each month (during school terms only)
Storytime Children and family
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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Museum Late: Heimat Stories

Thursday 11 September 2025
History and Heritage Exhibition Free event Talks and workshops
Join us after hours for an evening of storytelling, history and cultural connection inspired by our current exhibition Heimat in the Hunter.
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New Annual: POV - Re:Group Performance Collective

Friday 26 September | Saturday 27 September | Sunday 28 September | Monday 29 September | Tuesday 30 September 2025
Art and Culture Youth Programs Children and family Theatre and shows
A kid with a camera. Two adults. No rehearsals. Just real reactions. Prepare to be transformed by this uplifting and unpredictable show.
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New Annual: Alvin Sputnik - Deep Sea Explorer: The Last Great Hunt

Wednesday 1 October | Thursday 2 October 2025
Art and Culture Shows Youth Programs Drama Experiences Children and family Theatre and shows
A whimsical, multi-award-winning, one-man, micro-epic puppet show. Meet Alvin Sputnik and be changed forever by this masterful story. You may cry and you will laugh.
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New Annual: Night Night - The Last Great Hunt

Friday 3 October | Saturday 4 October 2025
Event Shows Youth Programs Drama Experiences Children and family Theatre and shows
Go on an extraordinary journey of life, death and other dimensions with multi-award winning theatre company The Last Great Hunt.
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New Annual: SURGE - Tantrum Youth Arts

Friday 3 October 2025
Art and Culture Event Music Youth Programs Featured Free event Experiences Festivals and music
A one-night-only, high-voltage arts party taking over Newcastle Museum. Immerse yourself in electric live performance, music and art.
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