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 Sep 2016

A Chance Encounter: Dirk Hartog’s Landing in 1616

21 Jul 2016

Of ships, stones and graves

19 Jul 2016

Boats in Sulawesi: An illustrated journey

04 Jun 2016

Barbarism and brutality: surviving the Batavia shipwreck

16 May 2016

'Good housekeeping, you know. Economy, common-sense.'

19 Apr 2016

Cook and the 'Swan of Litchfield'

12 Apr 2016

Putting the ‘classic’ into classic wooden boats: the Halvorsen dynasty

26 Feb 2016

Governor Phillip’s ‘Portsmouth Gig’
AKARANA on Sydney Harbour

24 Feb 2016

Mark your calendars for the Classic and Wooden Boat Festival 2016