The Newcastle Museum was founded in 1988, and was opened by Queen Elizabeth II.

[2][3] In 2003, bones from a psittacosaurus sinensis, which were 110 million years old, were stolen from the museum.

[4] Police asked the public for information and attempted to recover the bones[5] with a $5000 reward offered for their return.

[6] On 26 June 2024, a 19-year-old man attempted a knife attack on Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp, carrying knives and tactical gear.

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