School Holidays: The Mini Museum: Caring for our Coast – Drop In and Dive In!
Tuesday 8 July 2025
Drop-in between 10am - 12pm
2 hours
Ever wondered what’s inside a dolphin flipper? Or how sharp a shark's jaw really is? Bring the kids along for a hands-on adventure into our coastal habitats with Caring for our Coast, a fascinating mini museum experience from the Australian Museum!
Get up close and curious with real Museum objects like a Port Jackson Shark jaw, an Abalone shell, a cross-section of a midden and more. You’ll even meet a beautifully detailed rockpool diorama packed with 25 different ocean creatures and coastal plants! But wait - there’s more! Spin up some tunes, stories and fun facts with our interactive Yoto Player, which brings each object to life through sound.
This playful learning experience is perfect for curious preschoolers, educators, and grown-up explorers too. Drop in and discover the coast like never before!
Age: Recommended for 3-6 years
Cost: Free
Drop-in event, no bookings required.
If you have any access or inclusion needs, please email us at [email protected]
More Information about The Mini Museum:
The Mini Museum is currently being piloted in Newcastle and Tamworth. If your preschool or daycare centre is in either of these regions and you would like to participate in the pilot, please contact [email protected] or visit the Mini Museum webpage.
Image credit: Anna Kucera © Australian Museum
Newcastle Museum is supported by Create NSW
Get up close and curious with real Museum objects like a Port Jackson Shark jaw, an Abalone shell, a cross-section of a midden and more. You’ll even meet a beautifully detailed rockpool diorama packed with 25 different ocean creatures and coastal plants! But wait - there’s more! Spin up some tunes, stories and fun facts with our interactive Yoto Player, which brings each object to life through sound.
This playful learning experience is perfect for curious preschoolers, educators, and grown-up explorers too. Drop in and discover the coast like never before!
Age: Recommended for 3-6 years
Cost: Free
Drop-in event, no bookings required.
If you have any access or inclusion needs, please email us at [email protected]
More Information about The Mini Museum:
The Mini Museum is currently being piloted in Newcastle and Tamworth. If your preschool or daycare centre is in either of these regions and you would like to participate in the pilot, please contact [email protected] or visit the Mini Museum webpage.
Image credit: Anna Kucera © Australian Museum
Newcastle Museum is supported by Create NSW
