Events 2025

Community Chef Challenge

Saturday 3 May
Food and drink Art and Culture
Featuring food tastings from across the globe where YOU can vote for your favourite dish!
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School Holidays: Organ Out Loud

Wednesday 16 April 2025
Children Children and family Art and Culture Experiences Free event Music
Drop into Newcastle Museum these school holidays to hear our incredible 1890 Pipe Organ live and loud!
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NM:PM Future Street Party

Saturday 12 April 2025
Art and Culture Youth Programs Free event Music Community Event
Newcastle Museum is set to party for Youth Week 2025 with an all ages event where young people can come together and develop a sense of belonging and ownership in a fun and relaxed environment. 
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Youth Week: MusicNSW 1-on-1 Sessions

Thursday 10 April
Art and Culture Experiences Music Free event Talks and workshops Youth Programs
To celebrate Youth Week and the upcoming NM:PM Future Street Party at Newcastle Museum, MusicNSW is offering free 1-on-1 consultations with Newcastle MusicNSW Coordinator Maeve Grant for under 25s.
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Newcastle Writers Festival: Family Fun Day

Sunday 6 April 2025
Author Events Art and Culture Children and family Children Literature
Join us for a day of family fun with featuring Nat Amoore, Jeremy Lachlan, Dub Leffler, Odette Tonkin and Anna Scobie. Plus the launch of the latest Story Hunter anthology.
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Seniors Festival: Strings and Pipes

Saturday 15 March 2025
Art and Culture Free event Music
Newcastle Museum's beautiful and somewhat mysterious pipe organ will come to life under the very accomplished hands of Mr. David Drury accompanied on violin by David Banney.
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School Holidays: Light the Way Workshop - Harmony Week

Wednesday 29 January 2025
Art and Culture Children and family Community Free event Talks and workshops
We’re hosting a community workshop to create beautiful lanterns for a spectacular Harmony Week art installation at Wallsend Library.
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School Holidays: Dino Craft

Wednesday 29 January 2025
Art and Culture Children and family Event Free event Talks and workshops Youth Programs
​​​​​​​Perfect for kids of all ages, this hands-on craft activity is a great way to dive into the world of dinosaurs while creating awesome take-home crafts.
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School Holidays: Dinosaur Drawing Workshop with Sam the Caricaturist

Wednesday 15 January 2025
Art and Culture Children Youth Programs Talks and workshops
Calling all young artists and dino lovers! Join Sam the Caricaturist for a creative adventure at our Dinosaur Drawing Workshop.
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School Holidays: Dino-Night Adventure and Silent Disco

Thursday 9 January 2025
Children Art and Culture Event Experiences Talks and workshops Youth Programs
Calling all dino fans ages 7-12! Step into the wild world of dinosaurs for a night of thrills and fun at Newcastle Museum!
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