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.

25 Jan 2016

The many meanings of Australia Day – celebration, commemoration and contestation

22 Jan 2016

'The greatest threat to our oceans is ignorance'

10 Nov 2015

"She will be the first woman that has ever made it"

22 Jun 2015

A new artificial reef at the Australian National Maritime Museum

11 May 2015

Commemoration and contestation at Kurnell

05 Mar 2015

Turning the Plastic Tide

17 Nov 2014

Creating art from ghost nets

29 Oct 2014

Whale evolution and adaptation

01 May 2014

An expedition of conquest - Australia and the south west Pacific in WWI