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.

James Cameron

16 Oct 2018

A tale of two watches
James Cameron

10 Oct 2018

Three ways to embrace your inner sea scientist
On March 26 2012 Cameron made a record-breaking solo dive to the earth’s deepest point, the bottom of the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench. Image: Mark Thiessen/NatGeoCreative.

28 Sep 2018

Full Ocean Depth
HMAS AE1 Report

18 Sep 2018

Solving Australia’s most enduring Naval mystery
Pitcairn Island

29 Aug 2018

Life and death in paradise
Chinese Junkets

21 Aug 2018

Chinese junks and Australian sampans
Boomgates at Darwin

15 Aug 2018

Nationwide support for Maritime Heritage
Hobart

01 Aug 2018

Villain or victim? The story of convict Ann Norman

12 Jul 2018

A gesture of kindness, Lord Nelson and the crew of the HMS Cordelia