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.

03 Oct 2017

Guardians of Sunda Strait: Remembering HMAS Perth and USS Houston

12 Sep 2017

Welcome Wall September 2017
Eruption day

06 Sep 2017

Eruption day at Pompeii 79 AD

01 Aug 2017

Finds from the Fields of Fire: The other volcano on the Bay of Naples

24 Jul 2017

The Shipwreck Hunter: An interview with David Mearns
Lustre: Pearling and Australia traces the fascinating heritage of pearling across the north of Australia, from Shark Bay to the Torres Strait Islands.

18 Jul 2017

Lustre - A history of pearls, shells and people

29 Jun 2017

A Ruff Review of Wildlife Photographer of the Year

23 Jun 2017

Midwinter in Antarctica with Roald Amundsen

20 Jun 2017

A Poignant Remnant from the 'Plucky little Ship Aurora'