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.

19 Feb 2016

D’Urville and his navy of discovery
Sailing off Coal Point, c.1935. Photographer unknown. Image: Lake Macquarie Community Heritage Photography collection

15 Feb 2016

Applications for MMAPSS 2016-2017 grants now open
Australian National Maritime Museum

04 Feb 2016

Book review – In All Respects Ready: Australia’s Navy in World War One

03 Feb 2016

Tug Boats: The Loss of the Working Harbour

25 Jan 2016

The many meanings of Australia Day – celebration, commemoration and contestation

10 Nov 2015

Indonesia’s Gallipoli — Heroes’ Day 10 November 2015

10 Nov 2015

"She will be the first woman that has ever made it"

04 Nov 2015

When the Indonesian revolution came to an Australian country town

02 Nov 2015

Remembrance Day and the War in the Pacific Virtual Excursion