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.

Needlework sampler made by Julia Donovan on board Carnatic en route to Australia, 1879

28 Jul 2015

A migration story in stitch

22 Jun 2015

A new artificial reef at the Australian National Maritime Museum

12 Jun 2015

Floating art galleries of Madura

11 Jun 2015

Alan Bond (1938–2015) and some of his maritime connections

05 Jun 2015

Oysters and their punts

07 May 2015

100th anniversary of the sinking of Lusitania

30 Apr 2015

A fishing boat called Freedom: the story of Tu Do
Kay Cottee - First lady

08 Apr 2015

Going it alone – Kay Cottee’s voyage aboard Blackmores First Lady

31 Mar 2015

MMAPSS travel to regional NSW