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.
![SS Federal docked at a wharf. Built in 1889, owned by McIlwraith McEacharn Limited, wrecked off the Western Australian coast in 1901. ANMM Collection, ANMS0047[142] Black and white photograph of a ship](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/2019/12-dec-2019/signals-129/anms0047142_2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160)
21 Dec 2019
Digitising our history: The tragedy of SS Federal

13 Dec 2019
Encounters around Australia: Investigating our history

09 Dec 2019
From Aland to Australia: Inger Lundberg on the historic ship Pommern

28 Nov 2019
5 things to do with kids on a rainy day

27 Nov 2019
Visiting the Huhu Bay War Canoe Festival

25 Oct 2019
Hook line and sinker: A reminder of Old Sydney

09 Oct 2019
Hello, Tiger! A new RAN helicopter goes on display

23 Aug 2019
Blackbirding: Australia's slave trade?

04 Jul 2019