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.

This humble fishing trawler led a double life during World War II as part of Operation Jaywick. Image: Andrew Frolows/ANMM.

09 Jan 2019

Operation Jaywick
Lace

09 Nov 2018

Lace and the displaced
Ship Log

08 Nov 2018

William Bradley’s log of HMS Sirius
Monsters of the Deep

31 Oct 2018

Monsters of the deep

08 Oct 2018

60 years since the end of the dictation test
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
Sea Country

30 Jul 2018

The battle for Sea Country legal rights