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.

12 Feb 2016

Scrimshaw: A Whaler’s Pastime

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

15 Jan 2016

A tribute to Robert Oatley AO BEM

08 Jan 2016

Ecuadorian navy training tall ship Guayas arrives at the museum

26 Nov 2015

Lord Howe Island by flying boat: a golden age in colour and B & W, c 1951-1959

26 Nov 2015

‘You are all my friends’. Indonesia’s first Prime Minister addresses the Australian people in 1945

10 Nov 2015

"She will be the first woman that has ever made it"