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.

17 May 2016

Flying home: How to make a zoetrope

05 May 2016

Longitude: A Story That Goes Full Circle

27 Apr 2016

The Boat in The Beach

27 Apr 2016

Windjammer Sailors

16 Mar 2016

Living Waters: Shellwork in Indigenous Art and Culture
Sailing off Coal Point, c.1935. Photographer unknown. Image: Lake Macquarie Community Heritage Photography collection

15 Feb 2016

Applications for MMAPSS 2016-2017 grants now open
Parrot pinata  for kids arts and crafts

09 Feb 2016

Pieces of Eight and a Parrot Pinata

03 Feb 2016

Tug Boats: The Loss of the Working Harbour

14 Sep 2015

Submarine AE1