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 Oct 2012

The ‘indescribable horror’

28 Sep 2012

William Dampier - Buccaneer, Explorer, Hydrographer and sometime Captain

07 Sep 2012

King Neptune, his wife, a surgeon, a barber and - some bears

30 Aug 2012

A Sterling day out with the family

25 Aug 2012

Vivienne T

24 Aug 2012

The sinking of TAHITI - a disaster captured on film

16 Aug 2012

Commerce exhibition redevelopment
lighthouse

15 Aug 2012

Heroic deeds and the humble lighthouse keeper

10 Aug 2012

No need to excavate - the wreck of the Buster (1893)