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.

20 Jun 2017

A Poignant Remnant from the 'Plucky little Ship Aurora'
Last Pirate

31 May 2017

The Last Pirate

10 May 2017

The Batavia tapestry

01 May 2017

Reflections on a piece of pewter: The Hartog plate

01 May 2017

The Battle of the Coral Sea

03 Apr 2017

Keeping HMB Endeavour in ship shape

28 Mar 2017

75 years ago today a queen arrived in Sydney

19 Feb 2017

Bombing of Darwin

26 Jan 2017

January 26: One day, many meanings