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.

The three youth ambassadors

15 Apr 2020

Paths for peace: High school students reflect on World War II in the Pacific
Toddler jumping in puddle

28 Nov 2019

5 things to do with kids on a rainy day
Itata shipwreck - Sydney Harbour

20 Sep 2019

4 surprising shipwrecks of Sydney Harbour
Ghost net turtle in the water of Erub Island. Image: Erub Arts.

30 Jan 2019

Ghost nets

25 Oct 2018

Make it at home: miniature garden terrariums
On March 26 2012 Cameron made a record-breaking solo dive to the earth’s deepest point, the bottom of the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench. Image: Mark Thiessen/NatGeoCreative.

28 Sep 2018

Full Ocean Depth
Restoring Krait

26 Sep 2018

Restoring Krait
HMAS AE1 Report

18 Sep 2018

Solving Australia’s most enduring Naval mystery

10 Apr 2018

Catch the classics up close this weekend