Current Events

Story Explorers

First Wednesday of each month (during school terms only)

Storytime Children and family

Join us for stories and adventures on the first Wednesday of each month, during school terms, exploring different items in the Museum collection.

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Adam Spencer Live for National Science Week

Friday 15 August 2025

Shows Children and family Talks and workshops

Celebrate National Science Week with Australia's funniest geek - Adam Spencer is coming to Newcastle!

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National Science Week: Hunter Science Festival

Sunday 17 August 2025

Youth Programs Free event Experiences Children and family Talks and workshops

Get excited for the Newcastle's biggest celebration of science, the Hunter Science Festival, in Science Week 2025! It's bigger and better than ever this year!

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City of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples. We respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and recognise that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession. City of Newcastle reiterates its commitment to addressing disadvantages and attaining justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.