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.

18 Apr 2018

Setting the Standard

16 Apr 2018

Underwater photographers in the field

28 Mar 2018

Migration and photography: The Skaubryn archive

13 Nov 2017

Napoleon's artists and their new views of Australia

10 Nov 2017

Behind the scenes at Port Botany

03 Oct 2017

Guardians of Sunda Strait: Remembering HMAS Perth and USS Houston
Eruption day

06 Sep 2017

Eruption day at Pompeii 79 AD

01 Aug 2017

Finds from the Fields of Fire: The other volcano on the Bay of Naples
Lustre: Pearling and Australia traces the fascinating heritage of pearling across the north of Australia, from Shark Bay to the Torres Strait Islands.

18 Jul 2017

Lustre - A history of pearls, shells and people