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.

Pitcairn Island

29 Aug 2018

Life and death in paradise
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

25 Jun 2018

Spirituality and the sea

19 Jun 2018

Contested waterways - Aboriginal resistance in early colonial Sydney

04 Jun 2018

Identifying the cannons from HMS Bounty