Events 2015

The Museum Express Showcase ... with Dr Karl!

Sat 21 Nov 2015
Come along to a big day of science with Doctor Karl!
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Hunter's Past in Photos III

Thu 12 Nov 2015
It is often said that 'pictures say a 1000 words', but how do we know what they are saying?
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Iceberg

Thu 29 Oct 2015
During 12 days in November 2014, one determined woman - Kirrily Dear - ran 860km through regional NSW during the hottest November in 57 years.
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Earth Science Week 2015

Mon 12 - Sat 17 Oct 2015
The Hunter Earth Science Discussion Group (HEDG) collaborates with Newcastle Museum to provide free public talks each month on a range of geological topics.
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A Newcastle Story

Sun 4 Oct 2015
Join Newcastle Museum and the National Young Writer's Festival on a trip into Newcastle's history.
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Draw24

Thu 10 - Fri 11 Sep 2015
Twenty four hours of pure drawing.
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Sweet September

Sat 5 & Sat 12 Sep 2015
Featuring beautiful music in and around the Museum.
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Science Week 2015

Sun 16 - Sun 23 Aug 2015
A program of eye-popping and brain warping fun!
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Rubik's Cube Comp

Sun 28 Jun 2015
A frenzy of colour at Newcastle Museum!
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Refugee Week Film Fest

Sat 20 Jun 2015
A program of family-friendly short films made locally, nationally and internationally.
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BHP Family Day

Sat 6 Jun 2015
This year marks the 100th anniversary of steelmaking in Newcastle.
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ANZAC Day 2015

Sat Apr 25 2015
Newcastle Museum will honour the lives of the men and women lost in war by once again creating a field of crosses and poppies for ANZAC Day.
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Hunter Seekers

Sun 19 Apr 2015
Win great prizes in this special Youth Week event!
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Harmony Day

Sat 21 Mar 2015
Songs and Biscuits of the world: A special Harmony Day event!
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Surfest Onshore

Sun 15 - Sat 21 Feb 2015
From the water to the water’s edge and across Newcastle, Surfest ONshore is a celebration of surfing, movies, music and much more.
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