Newcastle Museum, Newcastle, NSW Australia

People are flocking to Newcastle Museum with over 100,000 visitors in the first six months since it opened in August 2011.

General admission to Newcastle Museum is free, with some special exhibitions and events requiring an admission fee.

Newcastle Museum offers a range of exhibitions for everyone to enjoy, such as;

Newcastle Story - discover the true character of this city in all its beauty, grit, colour and life.

Fire and Earth - discover the hot and heavy industrial heart of the Hunter in a spectacular showcase of the region's tow major industries.

Supernova - challenge your brain with fascinating interactive exhibits that take you from the minuscule world of molecules to the wide cosmic reaches of the universe.

To ensure you have the best experience possible at Newcastle Museum, all groups need to book. This includes school and adult groups. Ask about the programs and tours.