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.

19 Sep 2016
A Chance Encounter: Dirk Hartog’s Landing in 1616

17 Aug 2016
Swashbuckling Science

21 Jun 2016
How to make a mini planetarium

17 May 2016
Flying home: How to make a zoetrope

19 Apr 2016
Cook and the 'Swan of Litchfield'

19 Feb 2016
D’Urville and his navy of discovery

09 Feb 2016
Pieces of Eight and a Parrot Pinata

25 Jan 2016
The many meanings of Australia Day – celebration, commemoration and contestation

10 Nov 2015