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.
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20 Dec 2022
Biennial maritime history prizes: The winners
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26 Oct 2022
The mystery of the Sydney punchbowls
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06 Oct 2021
The watercolours of William Field
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30 Sep 2021
The Sydney Wharfies Mural: Workers on the waterfront
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11 Sep 2021
Remembering 9/11: The largest maritime evacuation in history
![25th Anniversary of Commonwealth Recognition of the discrimination imposed on the Australian South Sea Islanders (ASSI) community](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/2021/august-2021/anmm19_0803039-sugar-festival_1200x400.jpg?h=400&la=en&w=1200)
25 Aug 2021
Australian South Sea Islander Recognition Day: Flying the flag for Australia's displaced Pacific community
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06 Aug 2021
The atomic bombing of Hiroshima: A survivor's story
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30 Jul 2021
Sea Country and the Saltwater Collection
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20 Jul 2021