School Holidays: Sharing Culture Storytime

Saturday 17 January 2026
11:15am - 12pm
45 minutes
Uncle Amos Simon from Muurrung Marai is generously sharing Awabakal and Gathung language and culture through song, dance, puppets, guitar and yadaki (didgeridoo).

Join us in Sharing Culture at Newcastle Museum this school holidays. Interactive and fun!

Ages: All ages

Cost: Free

No bookings required, just drop-in!

If you have any access or inclusion needs, please email 

Dates

  • Saturday 17 January 2026 11:15 am

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Contact

Venue

Newcastle Museum
6 Workshop Way
Newcastle
2300

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