Discover stories behind the latest exhibitions, fascinating explorations into maritime science and archaeology, and the surprising details of what happens inside (and outside) a modern working museum.

16 Jun 2017

The world of Thomas Lawson: Big ships, books and sofas

15 Jun 2017

Capturing cuttlefish and other photographic wonders with Scott Portelli

13 Jun 2017

Out of Hawaii: Surfing goes global with Australia’s King of the Surf

13 Jun 2017

Crafting a sensory forest

17 May 2017

Visiting the JFK Library in search of the President’s rescue coconut

10 May 2017

The Batavia tapestry

04 Apr 2017

Pompeii and the Roman Navy

31 Mar 2017

Misenum in miniature
Casting and mold making

29 Mar 2017

Casting the past: How to make cheap, easy moulds and casts