Model Boat Regatta
24 - 26 January 2026
10am - 3pm
Three big days
Three days of fun on the water!
Across three days, Museum Park will come alive with working model boats, hands-on activities for kids, live demonstrations, science shows and plenty for families to explore.
Each day includes:
Across three days, Museum Park will come alive with working model boats, hands-on activities for kids, live demonstrations, science shows and plenty for families to explore.
Each day includes:
- Live sailing circuits
- Docking and manoeuvring demonstrations
- Tugboats
- Steam-period demonstrations
Sailor’s Sunday Special, Sunday 25 January:
- Make and sail sustainable bark canoes with Peter Melling from Hunter Innovation and Science Hub
- Science shows at 11.15am, 12.15pm and 1.15pm
- Craft and hands-on activities throughout the day
- Food trucks
Free event, just drop in!
Presented in partnership with the Newcastle Marine Modellers Association. Newcastle Museum is supported by Create NSW.
Presented in partnership with the Newcastle Marine Modellers Association. Newcastle Museum is supported by Create NSW.
