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.
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28 Feb 2022
The sad fate of HMAS Perth (I)
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25 Aug 2021
Australian South Sea Islander Recognition Day: Flying the flag for Australia's displaced Pacific community
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30 Jul 2021
Sea Country and the Saltwater Collection
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04 Jul 2021
History highlights: HMAS Onslow 51 years on
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17 Jun 2021
The Laser Dinghy at half century
![RMMS Aorangi off North Head, Sydney, 1939. Samuel J Hood Studio, National Maritime Collection, 00020213 RMMS Aorangi off North Head, Sydney, 1939. Samuel J Hood Studio, National Maritime Collection, 00020213](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/2021/may-2021/00020213_2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2159)
12 May 2021
A 1929 Ruby Princess prequel: The Aorangi quarantine incident
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03 Nov 2020
The Greycliffe ferry disaster
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26 Oct 2020
Fast Five: Quick questions with artist Tawhai Rickard
![The Tribal Warrior crew became the first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crew to participate and officially cross the finish line in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Image courtesy Tribal Warrior The Tribal Warrior crew became the first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crew to participate and officially cross the finish line in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Image courtesy Tribal Warrior](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/september-2020/caption-needed_2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160)
23 Sep 2020