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.

Friends of Tasman Island, Wildcare Inc. Image: via Rachel Chesmer.

31 Jan 2019

Following the Tasman Light
Ghost net turtle in the water of Erub Island. Image: Erub Arts.

30 Jan 2019

Ghost nets

25 Oct 2018

Make it at home: miniature garden terrariums
Sunset over Needles

18 Oct 2018

Caring for collections at 'Maat' Lighthouse
On March 26 2012 Cameron made a record-breaking solo dive to the earth’s deepest point, the bottom of the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench. Image: Mark Thiessen/NatGeoCreative.

28 Sep 2018

Full Ocean Depth
HMAS AE1 Report

18 Sep 2018

Solving Australia’s most enduring Naval mystery

09 Mar 2018

Celebrating 20 years of Kids on Deck: More than paper boat makers and glitter shakers

14 Feb 2018

Spirit figures from Arnhem Land

05 Feb 2018

Promoting maritime heritage: applications open - MMAPSS Funding 2018-19