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 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

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

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