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.

Needlework sampler made by Julia Donovan on board Carnatic en route to Australia, 1879

28 Jul 2015

A migration story in stitch

14 Jul 2015

Gervais Purcell: hats, photography and fashion of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s

28 May 2015

Being a hero is all about timing: Oskar Speck's kayak voyage

21 May 2015

Lynton Lamb's Orient Line designs
How to make painted polar pillows

12 May 2015

How to make painted polar pillows

28 Apr 2015

Anzacs and surf lifesavers

22 Apr 2015

Anzac Cove from the water: the Gallipoli diary of 2nd Engineer George Armstrong

14 Apr 2015

Diving into the past: the Beatrice Kerr collection
Kay Cottee - First lady

08 Apr 2015

Going it alone – Kay Cottee’s voyage aboard Blackmores First Lady