Events

School Holidays: Mr Squiggle Scribble Squad

Thursday 9 July and Friday 17 July 2026
Art and Culture Talks and workshops Children
Come squiggle, doodle and create a cast of characters and creatures we'll weave into a story that you'll help tell.
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Upcycled T-shirt Rag Rugs Workshop

Saturday 1 August 2026
Environment Art and Culture Event Talks and workshops
In this workshop learn how to turn old T-shirts into a new rug, using a finger crocheting technique.
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Story Explorers

First Wednesday of each month (during school terms only)
Storytime Free event Children
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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ReFashion Lab: Pojagi Style Workshop

Saturday 15 August 2026
Environment Art and Culture Event Talks and workshops
This workshop introduces you to the traditional Korean patchwork technique of Pojagi.
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Fabulous Fungi and Hidden Physics

Monday 17 August 2026
Youth Programs Children and family Talks and workshops
Join us for a National Science Week talk about Fabulous Fungi and Hidden Physics with Karen Livesey, award-winning physics researcher, speaker and lecturer.
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The Marie Curie Lecture Tour 2026: Painting the Universe

Friday 21 August 2026
Youth Programs Talks and workshops
The national Marie Curie Lecture Tour returns for National Science Week with Dr Karelle Seillez, University of Tasmania, who will explore the connections between science, nature and humanity.
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Hunter Science Festival

Sunday 23 August 2026
Free event Children and family Talks and workshops
The Hunter Science Festival at Newcastle Museum is back for 2026 and it's packed with even more FREE science and entertainment for families!
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Little Bang Discovery Club

Wednesdays 2 September to 23 September 2026
Experiences Talks and workshops Children
Bookings are now open for our brand-new science club for little ones! The Little Bang Discovery Club is a four-week play-based program for junior discoverers aged 3-5 and their carers.
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Upcycled Jeans Cross-body Bag Workshop

Saturday 5 September 2026
Environment Art and Culture Event Talks and workshops
Learn to make your own small crossbody bag from old jeans, using fabric scraps for embellishment.
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ReFashion Lab: Jeans Seams Weaving Workshop

Saturday 12 September 2026
Environment Art and Culture Event Talks and workshops
Exploring the creative potential of old jeans, this workshop focuses on the seams and hems to create new looks to use in garments and homewares. Learn how to weave with the seams and hems - No...
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