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.

29 Mar 2017

The Australian White Ensign and its connection with HMAS Vampire

28 Mar 2017

75 years ago today a queen arrived in Sydney

28 Mar 2017

Opening 'Guardians of Sunda Strait' in Houston

27 Feb 2017

Remembering the Guardians of Sunda Strait: An exhibition at the Houston Public Library

19 Feb 2017

Bombing of Darwin

27 Jan 2017

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

22 Dec 2016

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

15 Dec 2016

Australia's First Watercraft

09 Dec 2016

Tobruk: The lifting of the siege, 75 years ago