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 Feb 2016

D’Urville and his navy of discovery
Sailing off Coal Point, c.1935. Photographer unknown. Image: Lake Macquarie Community Heritage Photography collection

15 Feb 2016

Applications for MMAPSS 2016-2017 grants now open

12 Feb 2016

Scrimshaw: A Whaler’s Pastime

03 Feb 2016

Tug Boats: The Loss of the Working Harbour

27 Jan 2016

Maritime tourism helps keep Indonesian traditions alive

25 Jan 2016

The many meanings of Australia Day – celebration, commemoration and contestation

15 Jan 2016

A tribute to Robert Oatley AO BEM

08 Jan 2016

Ecuadorian navy training tall ship Guayas arrives at the museum

26 Nov 2015

Lord Howe Island by flying boat: a golden age in colour and B & W, c 1951-1959