School Holidays: Science Shows – Planet Earth

Tuesday 1 October | Thursday 3 October | Tuesday 8 October | Thursday 10 October 2024
11:15am - 12pm or 12:15 - 1pm or 1:15 - 2pm
45 minutes per show
Museum scientist Catherine will be talking about earthquakes, volcanoes and the extinction of the dinosaurs in the ever-popular free science shows these holidays.  Find out about the Newcastle Earthquake and learn more about the rocks under our feet right now!

Ages: All ages

Cost: Free

Just drop-in, no bookings required! 

Please note: These shows are popular, so please arrive 10-15 minutes before show time.  The 11:15am show is the most popular, so if you can try to make it to one of the others, you'll have a better chance of a spot!

Dates

  • Tuesday 01 October 2024 11:15 am
    12:15 pm
    1:15 pm
  • Thursday 03 October 2024 11:15 am
    12:15 pm
    1:15 pm
  • Tuesday 08 October 2024 11:15 am
    12:15 pm
    1:15 pm
  • Thursday 10 October 2024 11:15 am
    12:15 pm
    1:15 pm

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Contact

Venue

Newcastle Museum
6 Workshop Way
Newcastle
2300

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