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.

01 May 2017

Reflections on a piece of pewter: The Hartog plate

04 Apr 2017

Pompeii and the Roman Navy

03 Apr 2017

Keeping HMB Endeavour in ship shape

31 Mar 2017

Misenum in miniature

28 Mar 2017

75 years ago today a queen arrived in Sydney

21 Mar 2017

Lessons from the Arctic: How Roald Amundsen won the race to the South Pole

13 Mar 2017

The many survivals of Barbara Crawford

26 Jan 2017

January 26: One day, many meanings

12 Jan 2017

Throwback Thursday: American troopship convoy departs for Australia 1942