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.

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

12 Feb 2016

Scrimshaw: A Whaler’s Pastime

25 Jan 2016

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

08 Dec 2015

What do Cook, Nelson and bunnies have in common?

26 Nov 2015

Lord Howe Island by flying boat: a golden age in colour and B & W, c 1951-1959

13 Nov 2015

The Pentateuch that made three voyages on the SS Great Britain

12 Nov 2015

Who do I think they are? Searching for copyright

10 Nov 2015

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

05 Nov 2015

P & O makes history in Sydney Harbour. Photographs by Gervais Purcell