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.

Casting and mold making

29 Mar 2017

Casting the past: How to make cheap, easy moulds and casts

25 Sep 2016

Those who've come across the seas: New names unveiled on the Welcome Wall

17 Aug 2016

Swashbuckling Science

21 Jun 2016

How to make a mini planetarium

17 May 2016

Flying home: How to make a zoetrope
Parrot pinata  for kids arts and crafts

09 Feb 2016

Pieces of Eight and a Parrot Pinata

22 Jan 2016

'The greatest threat to our oceans is ignorance'
Lighthouse shadow puppets

11 Aug 2015

How to create lighthouse story shadow puppets

30 Jul 2015

Shark attack in Sydney Harbour