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.

20 Jun 2017

A Poignant Remnant from the 'Plucky little Ship Aurora'

16 Jun 2017

The world of Thomas Lawson: Big ships, books and sofas

14 Jun 2017

Midget submarine attack on Sydney 31 May – 1 June 1942

13 Jun 2017

Out of Hawaii: Surfing goes global with Australia’s King of the Surf
Last Pirate

31 May 2017

The Last Pirate

10 May 2017

The Batavia tapestry

01 May 2017

Reflections on a piece of pewter: The Hartog plate

03 Apr 2017

Keeping HMB Endeavour in ship shape

28 Mar 2017

75 years ago today a queen arrived in Sydney