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.

Casting and mold making

29 Mar 2017

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

26 Jan 2017

January 26: One day, many meanings

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
Parrot pinata  for kids arts and crafts

09 Feb 2016

Pieces of Eight and a Parrot Pinata