The new Newcastle Museum opened on Thursday 4 August 2011. The $23.5 million development is the most significant project the City of Newcastle has undertaken in recent years. The new museum will be showcase a wide range of cultural, educational and entertainment programs for the Newcastle community and will draw many visitors to the region.
The new museum will house both permanent and temporary exhibitions, with over 1000m2 dedicated to the interactive science centre, Supernova, in the Locomotive Boilershop. There is also a range of significant individual display items such as a 19th century steam locomotive and a fossilised tree.
