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.

Chinese Junkets

21 Aug 2018

Chinese junks and Australian sampans
Book Conservation

09 Aug 2018

Beyond a book's cover
Hobart

01 Aug 2018

Villain or victim? The story of convict Ann Norman

17 Jul 2018

Flagging a mystery in Canton
© Rosemary Gamajun Mamuniny/Copyright Agency, 2018. Woven skirt from Galiwin’ku (Elcho Island).

13 Jul 2018

Fibre art and fashion

12 Jul 2018

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

11 Jul 2018

Sailing over the horizon

25 Jun 2018

Spirituality and the sea

19 Jun 2018

Contested waterways - Aboriginal resistance in early colonial Sydney