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.

10 Jul 2013

A tale of self-rescue

09 Jul 2013

Rescue - the Australian surf boats

05 Jul 2013

Alone on the wide, wide sea : The voyage of the SPRAY

01 Jul 2013

Rescue - early Australian Lifeboats

27 Jun 2013

History and knitting

18 Jun 2013

Around the world in the 1800s : The voyage of the SUNBEAM

15 Jun 2013

Stories of growing up in Australia
potato block print pattern

14 Jun 2013

Make your own potato block print pattern

05 Jun 2013

George Cruikshank: Satirising the Eastern trade