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.

01 May 2017

Reflections on a piece of pewter: The Hartog plate

01 May 2017

The Battle of the Coral Sea

03 Apr 2017

Keeping HMB Endeavour in ship shape

28 Mar 2017

75 years ago today a queen arrived in Sydney

19 Feb 2017

Bombing of Darwin

07 Feb 2017

Ready for Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2017

26 Jan 2017

January 26: One day, many meanings

12 Jan 2017

Throwback Thursday: American troopship convoy departs for Australia 1942

30 Dec 2016

Ken Warby and life lessons