Public Art

Newcastle Museum is not confined by walls. There are some fascinating things to discover on our grounds too.

Constance the Camel

The history and culture of migrants is celebrated in a life sized sculpture of a camel located outside Newcastle Museum

Foundry Frames

Officially titled "Beyond the Frame", this work by artist Rebecca Whan was named Winner - People's Choice Award of the Wasteknot Annual Sculpture Prize 2012

Museum Photowall

Have your picture taken in front of a roaring dinosaur or pretend you are the Lord Mayor for a day!

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.