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.

Lighthouse shadow puppets

11 Aug 2015

How to create lighthouse story shadow puppets

30 Jul 2015

Shark attack in Sydney Harbour
Needlework sampler made by Julia Donovan on board Carnatic en route to Australia, 1879

28 Jul 2015

A migration story in stitch
Undiscovered #9 Michael Cook © 2010 ANMM Collection

06 Jul 2015

Celebrating NAIDOC week 2015 – Michael Cook’s Undiscovered
How to make painted polar pillows

12 May 2015

How to make painted polar pillows

30 Apr 2015

A fishing boat called Freedom: the story of Tu Do
How to make a no-sew Steampunk Soctopus Softie

25 Mar 2015

How to make a no-sew Steampunk Soctopus Softie
How to make an easy deep sea diver costume

18 Feb 2015

How to make an easy deep sea diver costume

24 Nov 2014

Make your own marine creatures