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.

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

10 Feb 2016

A Brighter Future: The Second Annual Women and Science Symposium

03 Feb 2016

Tug Boats: The Loss of the Working Harbour

27 Jan 2016

Maritime tourism helps keep Indonesian traditions alive

15 Jan 2016

A tribute to Robert Oatley AO BEM

08 Jan 2016

Ecuadorian navy training tall ship Guayas arrives at the museum

07 Oct 2015

A Pinisi fleet and the Bahari Museum - Indonesian maritime heritage in Jakarta

28 Sep 2015

The Bonnie Dundee

09 Sep 2015

Percy Hockings: watercolours from the north