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.

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

22 Jun 2015

A new artificial reef at the Australian National Maritime Museum
How to make painted polar pillows

12 May 2015

How to make painted polar pillows
How to make a no-sew Steampunk Soctopus Softie

25 Mar 2015

How to make a no-sew Steampunk Soctopus Softie