Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- lenpottsNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom448 contributionsexcellent museumexcellent little museum mostly free to enter, some special presentations do have a small fee. charts the history of coal mining, steel making and the areas round Newcastle. plenty of interactive displays to keep kids amused & interestedVisited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 16 February 2024
- Martin DSydney, Australia454 contributionsWell worth a visit.Good non boring museum.Great and informative exhibits.Plenty of things to look at and keep everybody from all ages happy. Allow at least 2 hours for your visit. Good location on light rail route.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 July 2024
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,718 contributionsHistory of BHP Steelworks is on displayNewcastle Museum is a fascinating collection of artifacts collected to commemorate the history of Newcastle, in particular the BHP Steel works. The BHP Steelworks dominated the city of Newcastle, until it was shut down. The huge ladle carried molten steel; it dominates the Museum. The history of the BHP Steelworks is shown in documentaries. The Broken Hill Proprietary Company is now the world's mining company, but its history as a steelworks is on display. The Museum is conveniently located near the harbor, near the center of Newcastle.Visited November 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 December 2024
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Mark B
Sutherland Shire, Australia23 contributions
Jan 2023
Amazing experience learning about the steel making in Newcastle. Wonderful sea monsters exhibition with great models and displays. Lots of displays about the history of Newcastle.
No cafe on site but plenty of options near by.
Entry is free to the museum however the Sea Monsters Exhibit does have a modest fee.
No cafe on site but plenty of options near by.
Entry is free to the museum however the Sea Monsters Exhibit does have a modest fee.
Written 18 January 2023
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Melanie S
Sydney, Australia46 contributions
Feb 2023
Great museum to spend an hour or so in. It is free of charge to enter and see the main exhibits which tell the story of Newcastle and the surrounding area. There are also special exhibitions which cost extra. Located in the Honeysuckle area of Newcastle, it is next door to the Visitors Centre and located in the old train workshops.
Written 4 February 2023
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AllanJGJ
Wellington, New Zealand4,258 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Next to the excellent visitor centre this relatively small local museum is worth a few minutes of your time. Interesting section on local industry but the area that appealed most to us was the children's science area. Lots of clever stuff, particularly the ability of children (perhapswith a bit of help!) to lift a car off the ground through leverage. Obviously, a museum particularly worth a visit if you have children with you.
Written 28 October 2023
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Charles_Ultimo
Sydney, Australia122 contributions
Sept 2022
On a recent visit to Newcastle, we visited the Museum of Newcastle and found it a very informative insight into the history of the city and its community. The museum is designed for education and suitable for children covering many facets of life there from the Steelworks period, sporting achievements, war-time experiences and local identities of note whom came from there. An amusing exhibit is a collection of various containers (tins and packets) for food and medicines from various decades - a step back in time. The Museum is close to the promenade around the Port of Newcastle and easy walking distance.
Written 17 September 2022
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933Traveller933
Sydney, Australia24 contributions
Oct 2022
The demonstration of the steel works was very graphic. The history exhibits were fasinating especially the war memorabillia. A little sad to see all the local industries that have gone e.g Arnotts and the Oak factory. There is also a great hands on area for little and big kids.
Written 15 October 2022
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sashkello
Sydney, Australia289 contributions
Jan 2021
Nice museum, and free!
Some rather typical expositions covering history of Newcastle (and Australian lifestyle in general). The highlight is steelworks exhibit with some beautifully set displays, which are especially fun for kids. Also there's a little hourly show/demonstration about how it all worked...
Overall, nothing special, mildly fun and well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Some rather typical expositions covering history of Newcastle (and Australian lifestyle in general). The highlight is steelworks exhibit with some beautifully set displays, which are especially fun for kids. Also there's a little hourly show/demonstration about how it all worked...
Overall, nothing special, mildly fun and well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Written 31 January 2021
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Liz G
Australia15 contributions
Dec 2020
Visiting from out of town, attempt to go to the museum. Firstly there is no signage outside so when you drive past you cannot see where it is and drive past. Finally your GPS guides you there, and you attempt to park. There are no car-parks anywhere. So you drive around and around and around. Still no parks in any of the paid parking spaces nearby, or any of the streets. So you give up - never having set foot in the actual museum.
Written 18 December 2020
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Shivy
Viti Levu, Fiji163 contributions
Feb 2020
A very good and informative place to visit. From coal mining to innovative science - all found under one room. The science room is the best part of the museum. Highly recommended for young adults and kids.
Written 18 February 2020
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IainM
Panania, Australia28 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Worth the visit. I loved the BHP display especially. Won't spoil it but very authentic and very interesting. Guide was very helpful and pleasant. Miss Porter display kept the wife busy! So it's a must visit.
Written 2 June 2021
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chocomaro
Mermaid Waters, Australia107 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Entry to the museum is free, which is very good considering what they have to offer. They have a range of exhibitions that cater for all ages. Some of them are interactive and bring out your inner child.
Written 27 May 2018
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