Events 2023

Seeking Safety by Sea Films to Inspire

Sunday 22 October 2023
Catch the film 'Border Politics', examining the treatment of Refugees Across the Globe, and join the discussion.
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Seeking Safety by Sea Ambassador Series

Sunday 22 October 2023
Chat with a person who sought safety.
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Newcastle 1899

7 - 9 July 2023
For one weekend only, Newcastle Museum will be hosting one of Australia's best model railways in the city that inspired it.
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Fantastic Frogs Workshops

Tuesday 4 July | Thursday 6 July 2023
Come meet some amphibious friends at our Fantastic Frogs Workshops presented by School of Earth!
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DIY Temporary Tattoos

Wednesday 12 & 19 April 2023
Drop-in activity. No bookings required. All ages welcome!
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Gums to Bums

Tuesdays 11+18 & Thursdays 13 + 20 April 2023
Are you a supertaster? Where do you digest your food? How long are your intestines?
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Creating Newcastle's Civic Precinct

Sunday 19 March & Sunday 2 April 2023
Join a guided history walking tour of the Civic area of 1.7km, over 1.5 hours to learn the story, discuss, see some interesting old photos and perhaps be surprised at some stories and sites.
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Honeysuckle As it Once Was

Sunday 12 February & Sunday 5 March
This guided tour explores a changing landscape in the Honeysuckle area over the past 180 years or so.
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Psychic Apparatus

Friday 10 - Sunday 12 February 2023
Liana Goninon - Pop Up Exhibition presented by the Roost Creative and Newcastle Museum.
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Sea Monsters Trivia

11, 18 & 25 January 2023
Test your general science and Sea Monsters
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Discover Sharks! Workshops

Wednesdays 11, 18 & 25 January 2023
We will learn about the anatomy and physiology of sharks, from their teeth to the tiny scales that cover their bodies!
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Sea Monsters Science Shows

10, 12, 13,17 & 24 January 2023
Fascinating facts about the weird and wonderful creatures who roamed the prehistoric oceans
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