Discover family-friendly galleries and museums in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter region. Find free activities, hands-on exhibits, school holiday programs, and local tips.
Visit the reimagined Newcastle Art Gallery at the opening weekend celebrations. The entire gallery will be open with a line up of special performances and activities.
For a fun free family day out, visit Newcastle Museum in Honeysuckle. There’s loads to keep kids of all ages occupied including the popular BHP Steelmaking show.
If your kids love planes, take them to Fighter World near the Williamtown RAAF base. There’s lots of planes to see and exhibits to enjoy.
Take your family and enjoy views and discover the past at Fort Scratchley in Newcastle. Either take a self-guided tour around the fort or do a guided tunnel tour.
Visit Miss Porter’s House in Newcastle. The home and contents capture mid-twentieth century inner-city life in Newcastle.
For an experience you won’t forget, take your kids on a tour of Maitland Gaol. It’s not for the faint-hearted but it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in local history and learn more about Maitland Gaol.
If you have a little train lover in your family, you can’t beat a visit to Richmond Vale Railway Museum. Enjoy steam ride train rides, play with signalling equipment and learn about the Richmond Main Colliery.