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.

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

13 Jun 2017

Crafting a sensory forest

29 May 2017

A Roman rostrum

30 Apr 2017

Behind the scenes of Escape from Pompeii

31 Mar 2017

Misenum in miniature
Casting and mold making

29 Mar 2017

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