The Lock-Up

The Lock-Up is a place of vital encounter between the arts and audiences of today, housed within Muloobinba/Newcastle's original 1861 lock-up on Awabakal and Worimi Country. They support the production, commission, research, residencies and presentation of contemporary multiform art. They are a space to investigate the social issues of today and the cultural forms of tomorrow through critical, artist-led, multidisciplinary and experimental practice. The Lock-Up firmly believes in artists taking risks.

Located in one of Newcastle's most significant heritage buildings, The Lock-Up is an award-winning independent multidisciplinary contemporary arts space and inner-city creative hub. Listed in the NSW Heritage Register, The Lock-Up was the Newcastle Police Station and lock-up from 1861 until its closure in 1982.

The building includes a purpose-built gallery space, rare heritage-listed cells, an event and installation space in the former exercise yard, and an on-site apartment for multidisciplinary residencies.

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Facilities at The Lock-Up

• Enquiry Desk
• Family Friendly
• Gallery / Museum
• Non Smoking
• Pet Friendly - Enquire
• Public Toilet

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Accessibility Information

• Actively welcomes people with access needs.
• Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
• Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
• Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
• Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)