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

22 Feb 2017

Terrific times in Tasmania at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2017

07 Feb 2017

Ready for Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2017

12 Jan 2017

Throwback Thursday: American troopship convoy departs for Australia 1942

30 Dec 2016

Ken Warby and life lessons

22 Dec 2016

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

20 Dec 2016

BIG IS BETTER: 'Ovation of the Seas' comes to Australia.

13 Dec 2016

Waves of history: Inspecting a historic surf craft in Tathra

25 Nov 2016

Wild Ocean Woman: Kay Cottee’s ‘First Lady’