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.

30 May 2013

A gudgeon’s life – from ocean floor to exhibition

14 Feb 2013

Mrs Cook's Valentine's Day

21 Dec 2012

Cooktown: The museum heads north for a week

16 Nov 2012

The Prince of Pickpockets who stole our imagination with a swagger

28 Sep 2012

William Dampier - Buccaneer, Explorer, Hydrographer and sometime Captain

25 Aug 2012

Vivienne T

07 Aug 2012

Shaping the unknown land to the South

14 Jun 2012

Restoring hope and a fishing boat called ‘Freedom’

23 May 2012

Object of the Week : The convict artist Richard Browne