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.

Patch-eyed pirate prints

11 Sep 2013

Patch-eyed pirate prints

11 Jul 2013

My Special Place – School students meet Saltwater Visions

10 Jul 2013

A tale of self-rescue

09 Jul 2013

Rescue - the Australian surf boats

01 Jul 2013

Rescue - early Australian Lifeboats
potato block print pattern

14 Jun 2013

Make your own potato block print pattern

08 May 2013

Make your own penguin softie

21 Dec 2012

Cooktown: The museum heads north for a week