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.

12 Feb 2016

Scrimshaw: A Whaler’s Pastime

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

08 Jan 2016

Ecuadorian navy training tall ship Guayas arrives at the museum

08 Dec 2015

What do Cook, Nelson and bunnies have in common?

26 Nov 2015

Lord Howe Island by flying boat: a golden age in colour and B & W, c 1951-1959

13 Nov 2015

The Pentateuch that made three voyages on the SS Great Britain