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.

26 Sep 2016

Commemorating Dirk Hartog’s chance encounter

25 Sep 2016

Those who've come across the seas: New names unveiled on the Welcome Wall

27 May 2016

Raising the flag for National Reconciliation Week 2016: ‘Our History, Our Story, Our Future’

12 Apr 2016

Putting the ‘classic’ into classic wooden boats: the Halvorsen dynasty

21 Mar 2016

The Little Guys: Puppets and Creating Harmony
AKARANA on Sydney Harbour

24 Feb 2016

Mark your calendars for the Classic and Wooden Boat Festival 2016

10 Feb 2016

A Brighter Future: The Second Annual Women and Science Symposium
Needlework sampler made by Julia Donovan on board Carnatic en route to Australia, 1879

28 Jul 2015

A migration story in stitch

30 Apr 2015

A fishing boat called Freedom: the story of Tu Do