InsectMANIA! School Holiday Science Shows

Tuesday 9 July | Thursday 11 July | Saturday 13 July 2024
11:15am - 12pm or 12:15 - 1pm or 1:15pm - 2pm
45 minutes per show

These school holidays we are going crazy for insects!  We will MEET them and EAT* them! Learn about bee vomit and why pineapples are trying to kill you.  Play Insect Heads and Tails for prizes. Don't miss it!

*yes you will actually have the opportunity to eat roasted BBQ flavour crickets (super yum!), but not if you have an allergy to shellfish!

Ages: All ages

Cost: Free

Just drop-in, no bookings required! 

Doors open 10 minutes before show time. These shows are popular, please come early to avoid disappointment. The third show of the day is often the quietest.

Dates

  • Tuesday 09 July 2024 11:15 am
    12:15 pm
    1:15 pm
  • Thursday 11 July 2024 11:15 am
    12:15 pm
    1:15 pm
  • Saturday 13 July 2024 11:15 am
    12:15 pm
    1:15 pm

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A 1 cent variation may occur on your price per ticket/item due to rounding.

All ticket/item prices include GST, if applicable, and are quoted in AU$.

Contact

Venue

Newcastle Museum
6 Workshop Way
Newcastle
2300

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