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.

07 Sep 2017

Old Wrecks, 'Black Reefs'
Sailing off Coal Point, c.1935. Photographer unknown. Image: Lake Macquarie Community Heritage Photography collection

21 Aug 2017

Support for Maritime Heritage across Australia: MMAPSS grants 2017-2018

24 Jul 2017

The Shipwreck Hunter: An interview with David Mearns

29 May 2017

A Roman rostrum

11 May 2017

Stories from across the seas: New names on the Welcome Wall

01 May 2017

The Battle of the Coral Sea

05 Apr 2017

One last discovery : Kenn Reefs expedition, days 9 and 10

04 Apr 2017

Pompeii and the Roman Navy
Morgans anchors at site KR11. Image: Julia Sumerling, Silentworld Foundation

07 Mar 2017

A ringing success: Kenn Reefs expedition, days 7 and 8