Current Events

Story Explorers

First Wednesday of each month (during school terms only)
Storytime Children and family
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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Museum Late: Heimat Stories

Thursday 11 September 2025
History and Heritage Exhibition Free event Talks and workshops
Join us after hours for an evening of storytelling, history and cultural connection inspired by our current exhibition Heimat in the Hunter.
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Engineers Australia: Inner Newcastle Heritage Walk

Saturday 13 September 2025
Event Community Experiences
Join Engineering Heritage Newcastle for a guided walking tour around Newcastle CBD, starting at Newcastle Museum.
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New Annual: POV - Re:Group Performance Collective

Friday 26 September | Saturday 27 September | Sunday 28 September | Monday 29 September | Tuesday 30 September 2025
Art and Culture Youth Programs Children and family Theatre and shows
A kid with a camera. Two adults. No rehearsals. Just real reactions. Prepare to be transformed by this uplifting and unpredictable show.
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New Annual: Alvin Sputnik - Deep Sea Explorer: The Last Great Hunt

Wednesday 1 October | Thursday 2 October 2025
Art and Culture Shows Youth Programs Drama Experiences Children and family Theatre and shows
A whimsical, multi-award-winning, one-man, micro-epic puppet show. Meet Alvin Sputnik and be changed forever by this masterful story. You may cry and you will laugh.
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New Annual: Night Night - The Last Great Hunt

Friday 3 October | Saturday 4 October 2025
Event Shows Youth Programs Drama Experiences Children and family Theatre and shows
Go on an extraordinary journey of life, death and other dimensions with multi-award winning theatre company The Last Great Hunt.
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New Annual: SURGE - Tantrum Youth Arts

Friday 3 October 2025
Art and Culture Event Music Youth Programs Featured Free event Experiences Festivals and music
A one-night-only, high-voltage arts party taking over Newcastle Museum. Immerse yourself in electric live performance, music and art.
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