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.

Last Pirate

31 May 2017

The Last Pirate

01 May 2017

Reflections on a piece of pewter: The Hartog plate

03 Apr 2017

Keeping HMB Endeavour in ship shape

26 Jan 2017

January 26: One day, many meanings

19 Sep 2016

A Chance Encounter: Dirk Hartog’s Landing in 1616

19 Apr 2016

Cook and the 'Swan of Litchfield'

19 Feb 2016

D’Urville and his navy of discovery

25 Jan 2016

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

22 Jan 2016

'The greatest threat to our oceans is ignorance'