Newcastle Museum

Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Museum, at the former railway workshops, 2025
Location within New South Wales
Established1988
Location6 Workshop Way
Newcastle, New South Wales
Coordinates32°55′34.5″S 151°46′21.07″E / 32.926250°S 151.7725194°E / -32.926250; 151.7725194
TypeRegional museum
CollectionsIndustrial heritage, local history, science education, BHP steelworks, Newcastle earthquake artefacts
Collection size12,500+
Visitors2,015,000 (August 2024)
OwnerNewcastle City Council
Public transit access Civic
Nearest parkingPaid parking available nearby (Honeysuckle precinct)
Websitewww.newcastlemuseum.com.au

Newcastle Museum is in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The museum is connected with Newcastle Libraries. It showcases exhibitions across science, industry, local history, and regional culture, with interactive and heritage-focused displays.

Since opening in its current location, Newcastle Museum has received many awards for its design, environmental sustainability, exhibitions and tourism.

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