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.
.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160 "Dr Carlie Wiener (second from left) speaking at the House Committee Hearing. Image courtesy Catherine Anderson")
29 Sep 2020
Fast Five: Quick questions with Dr Carlie Wiener
17 Aug 2020
75th anniversary of Indonesian independence
![The second pilot steamer Captain Cook (II) was designed by W D Cruikshank and built at Mort’s Dock & Engineering Company in 1892. Used as a naval training ship during World War II, it was scuttled off Sydney in October 1947. Photographed c 1920 by William James Hall. ANMM Collection ANMS1092[015] Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/august-2020/anms1092015_2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160 "The second pilot steamer Captain Cook (II) was designed by W D Cruikshank and built at Mort’s Dock & Engineering Company in 1892. Used as a naval training ship during World War II, it was scuttled off Sydney in October 1947. Photographed c 1920 by William James Hall. ANMM Collection ANMS1092[015] Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford")
07 Aug 2020
'Not all beer and skittles': Sydney Harbour pilotage
20 Apr 2020
Mythbusting Cook: Fact fiction and total fallacy
04 Feb 2020
Digging for answers: Ten questions with Dr Anne Musser
22 Dec 2019
Cook in the curriculum: An opportunity to re-evaluate Cook's place in history
16 Dec 2019
MOOCs, makers and monsters: Bringing prehistoric marine reptiles to life
13 Dec 2019
Encounters around Australia: Investigating our history
09 Dec 2019