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.

Ningbo

20 Jul 2017

Travelling the Maritime Silk Road in Ningbo, China
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'

15 Jun 2017

Capturing cuttlefish and other photographic wonders with Scott Portelli
Last Pirate

31 May 2017

The Last Pirate

29 May 2017

A Roman rostrum

01 May 2017

Reflections on a piece of pewter: The Hartog plate