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.

Last Pirate

31 May 2017

The Last Pirate

29 May 2017

A Roman rostrum

10 May 2017

The Batavia tapestry

01 May 2017

Reflections on a piece of pewter: The Hartog plate

05 Apr 2017

One last discovery : Kenn Reefs expedition, days 9 and 10

03 Apr 2017

Keeping HMB Endeavour in ship shape

28 Mar 2017

75 years ago today a queen arrived in Sydney
Morgans anchors at site KR11. Image: Julia Sumerling, Silentworld Foundation

07 Mar 2017

A ringing success: Kenn Reefs expedition, days 7 and 8

28 Feb 2017

Finding 'Hope' with a magnetometer: Kenn Reefs expedition, days 6 and 7