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.

08 Oct 2018

60 years since the end of the dictation test
On March 26 2012 Cameron made a record-breaking solo dive to the earth’s deepest point, the bottom of the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench. Image: Mark Thiessen/NatGeoCreative.

28 Sep 2018

Full Ocean Depth
HMAS AE1 Report

18 Sep 2018

Solving Australia’s most enduring Naval mystery
Browne Brothers

06 Sep 2018

Seeking the lost Browne boys: Spiritualism and grief
Book Conservation

09 Aug 2018

Beyond a book's cover
Hobart

01 Aug 2018

Villain or victim? The story of convict Ann Norman

17 Jul 2018

Flagging a mystery in Canton
© Rosemary Gamajun Mamuniny/Copyright Agency, 2018. Woven skirt from Galiwin’ku (Elcho Island).

13 Jul 2018

Fibre art and fashion

12 Jul 2018

A gesture of kindness, Lord Nelson and the crew of the HMS Cordelia