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.

13 Jun 2017

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

10 May 2017

The Batavia tapestry

03 Apr 2017

Keeping HMB Endeavour in ship shape

28 Mar 2017

75 years ago today a queen arrived in Sydney

27 Jan 2017

Chinese maritime traditions and Lunar New Year: It’s the Year of the Rooster… so bring on the Dragons!

12 Jan 2017

Throwback Thursday: American troopship convoy departs for Australia 1942

30 Dec 2016

Ken Warby and life lessons

24 Dec 2016

The lost art of the Christmas card

22 Dec 2016

A Polish ship, British children and caring Sydneysiders captured in concrete