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.

28 Mar 2017

75 years ago today a queen arrived in Sydney

27 Mar 2017

Applications for MMAPSS 2017-2018 grants now open

21 Mar 2017

Lessons from the Arctic: How Roald Amundsen won the race to the South Pole

13 Mar 2017

The many survivals of Barbara Crawford

02 Feb 2017

Room with a view: Opening the Margaret Brock Room at the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse

12 Jan 2017

Throwback Thursday: American troopship convoy departs for Australia 1942

30 Dec 2016

Ken Warby and life lessons

24 Dec 2016

The lost art of the Christmas card

22 Dec 2016

A Polish ship, British children and caring Sydneysiders captured in concrete