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.

20 Jun 2017

A Poignant Remnant from the 'Plucky little Ship Aurora'

16 Jun 2017

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

14 Jun 2017

Midget submarine attack on Sydney 31 May – 1 June 1942

13 Jun 2017

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

10 May 2017

The Batavia tapestry

01 May 2017

The Battle of the Coral Sea

04 Apr 2017

Pompeii and the Roman Navy

03 Apr 2017

Keeping HMB Endeavour in ship shape

28 Mar 2017

75 years ago today a queen arrived in Sydney