Events 2023

Seeking Safety by Sea Films to Inspire

Sunday 15 October 2023

Catch the film 'Hope' and join the discussion.

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Under Pressure! Free holiday science shows!

Tuesday 3 October | Wednesday 4 October 2023

Come and see our scientist Catherine launch rockets, fire marshmallows and crush cans, all with the power of SCIENCE! Fun, free and interactive science shows for all ages.

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Seeking Safety by Sea Opening Event

Tuesday 12 September 2023

Join us for the opening of this community exhibition containing works from renowned Australian artist and refugee advocate Kate Durham as well as artworks made by students from Cooks Hill School...

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Engineering Australian Inner Newcastle Heritage Walk

Saturday 2 September 2023

Hosted by Engineering Heritage Newcastle

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Intergalactic Brews and Cosmic Views: Space Q and A Panel

Sunday 20 August 2023

Dive into the cosmos at Intergalactic Brews & Cosmic Views! Explore space with top experts, sip cosmic drinks and network.

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Hunter Science Festival

Sunday 20 August 2023

The Hunter Science Festival is back for 2023 and not to be missed! This hugely popular day is filled with FREE science fun and hands-on experiences for kids of all ages!

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Leveraging Systems thinking and Statistics for Industry 5.0 and you

Friday 18 August 2023

Systems thinking and statistics, future societal and workforce changes and needs. Join Peter for the STEP CHANGE that is Industry 5.0

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The Answer is Blowing in the Wind

Thursday 17 August 2023

Join the Phelan boys for a discussion about life journeys, renewable energy, finance & complexity, activism, ecological justice and guitars.

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Our Future and the Earth's Past - Learning from holes in the ocean bottom

Wednesday 16 August 2023

Join Geoscientist Bob Musgrave on a two-month adventure on a scientific drilling ship – but from the comfort of the Newcastle Museum!

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Reduce Your Emissions at Home

Tuesday 15 August 2023

Hear what you can do at home to reduce your emissions and make a difference.

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Poo Palace in Science Week 2023

Tuesday 15 August to Sunday 20 August 2023

The Poo Palace is BACK! If you missed out last time, here is another opportunity to be a poo!

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Newcastle 1899

7 - 9 July 2023

Event Exhibition

For one weekend only, Newcastle Museum will be hosting one of Australia's best model railways in the city that inspired it.

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Fantastic Frogs Workshops

Tuesday 4 July | Thursday 6 July 2023

Event Youth Programs

Come meet some amphibious friends at our Fantastic Frogs Workshops presented by School of Earth!

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HMRI's Poo Palace!

Weekdays 3 - 14 July 2023

Youth Programs Shows

It was a smash hit at the Science Festival and now it is BACK at Newcastle Museum!

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FIRST

Saturday 6 May - Sunday 6 August 2023

Exhibition

This is new ideas; this is ancient legacy; this is boundless creativity.

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DIY Temporary Tattoos

Wednesday 12 & 19 April 2023

Event

Drop-in activity. No bookings required. All ages welcome!

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Gums to Bums

Tuesdays 11+18 & Thursdays 13 + 20 April 2023

Event Shows

Are you a supertaster? Where do you digest your food? How long are your intestines?

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Creating Newcastle's Civic Precinct

Sunday 19 March & Sunday 2 April 2023

Event

Join a guided history walking tour of the Civic area of 1.7km, over 1.5 hours to learn the story, discuss, see some interesting old photos and perhaps be surprised at some stories and sites.

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