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.

04 Mar 2016

A most unexpected friend

02 Mar 2016

After Emden: HMAS Sydney’s War 1915-18

12 Feb 2016

Scrimshaw: A Whaler’s Pastime
Australian National Maritime Museum

04 Feb 2016

Book review – In All Respects Ready: Australia’s Navy in World War One

26 Nov 2015

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

26 Nov 2015

‘You are all my friends’. Indonesia’s first Prime Minister addresses the Australian people in 1945

10 Nov 2015

Indonesia’s Gallipoli — Heroes’ Day 10 November 2015

05 Nov 2015

P & O makes history in Sydney Harbour. Photographs by Gervais Purcell

04 Nov 2015

When the Indonesian revolution came to an Australian country town