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.

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

08 Aug 2017

In the dead of night: The Battle of Savo Island

24 Jul 2017

The Shipwreck Hunter: An interview with David Mearns

14 Jun 2017

Midget submarine attack on Sydney 31 May – 1 June 1942

29 May 2017

A Roman rostrum

17 May 2017

War and Peace in the Pacific 75 education project

12 May 2017

Dinner on an aircraft carrier: Remembering the Battle of the Coral Sea

01 May 2017

The Battle of the Coral Sea

05 Apr 2017

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