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.

19 Apr 2016

Cook and the 'Swan of Litchfield'

24 Mar 2016

Marooned on disintegrating ice: Catch Shackleton at the museum before it disappears

23 Mar 2016

‘Birds are acceptable…’: Waves and Water opens at Noosa Regional Gallery

21 Mar 2016

Captain Cook, whisky and smallpox

18 Mar 2016

War at Sea exhibition travels to Fremantle

16 Mar 2016

Living Waters: Shellwork in Indigenous Art and Culture

19 Feb 2016

D’Urville and his navy of discovery

11 Feb 2016

Would you have survived being sick on the high seas?

25 Jan 2016

The many meanings of Australia Day – celebration, commemoration and contestation