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.

25 May 2010

What’s in a ship painting?
John Louis

04 Mar 2010

To sheath or not to sheath?

08 Feb 2010

A musket barrel made of copper?

07 Jan 2010

Admiral Pâris’ amazing encyclopedia

21 Dec 2009

Oceania, or the fifth part of the world

21 Dec 2009

A model tale

04 Dec 2009

Navigating without instruments

04 Dec 2009

A French connection to James Cook