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.

16 May 2016

'Good housekeeping, you know. Economy, common-sense.'

12 Apr 2016

Putting the ‘classic’ into classic wooden boats: the Halvorsen dynasty

26 Feb 2016

Governor Phillip’s ‘Portsmouth Gig’
AKARANA on Sydney Harbour

24 Feb 2016

Mark your calendars for the Classic and Wooden Boat Festival 2016
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

03 Feb 2016

Tug Boats: The Loss of the Working Harbour

27 Jan 2016

Maritime tourism helps keep Indonesian traditions alive

22 Jan 2016

'The greatest threat to our oceans is ignorance'

15 Jan 2016

A tribute to Robert Oatley AO BEM