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.
14 Sep 2020
The PS 'Herald' VR Experience: Seven students, one virtual dive
20 Aug 2020
The melancholy wreck of the 'Dunbar'
![The second pilot steamer Captain Cook (II) was designed by W D Cruikshank and built at Mort’s Dock & Engineering Company in 1892. Used as a naval training ship during World War II, it was scuttled off Sydney in October 1947. Photographed c 1920 by William James Hall. ANMM Collection ANMS1092[015] Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/august-2020/anms1092015_2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160 "The second pilot steamer Captain Cook (II) was designed by W D Cruikshank and built at Mort’s Dock & Engineering Company in 1892. Used as a naval training ship during World War II, it was scuttled off Sydney in October 1947. Photographed c 1920 by William James Hall. ANMM Collection ANMS1092[015] Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford")
07 Aug 2020
'Not all beer and skittles': Sydney Harbour pilotage
23 Jul 2020
Cabinet of curiosities
15 Jul 2020
Ask an Archaeologist Day
08 Jul 2020
Who was Kupe?
10 Jun 2020
Long way from the River
22 May 2020
Bound for 'South Australian': South Australia's oldest known shipwreck found
21 May 2020