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.

20 Aug 2015

Death, destruction and the Dunbar: Sydney’s worst maritime disaster
Lighthouse shadow puppets

11 Aug 2015

How to create lighthouse story shadow puppets
Needlework sampler made by Julia Donovan on board Carnatic en route to Australia, 1879

28 Jul 2015

A migration story in stitch
How to make painted polar pillows

12 May 2015

How to make painted polar pillows

08 May 2015

AE2 remembered 100 years on

30 Apr 2015

A fishing boat called Freedom: the story of Tu Do

27 Mar 2015

Ashmore Reef Expedition 2015 – Part Eight
How to make a no-sew Steampunk Soctopus Softie

25 Mar 2015

How to make a no-sew Steampunk Soctopus Softie

18 Mar 2015

Ashmore Reef Expedition 2015 – Part Seven