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.

16 Nov 2012

The Prince of Pickpockets who stole our imagination with a swagger

28 Sep 2012

William Dampier - Buccaneer, Explorer, Hydrographer and sometime Captain

12 Sep 2012

Ron and Valerie Taylor and their quest to protect

07 Aug 2012

Shaping the unknown land to the South

23 May 2012

Object of the Week : The convict artist Richard Browne

09 Dec 2011

Object of the Week

24 Nov 2011

Object of the month

27 Oct 2011

Object of the Week

28 Sep 2011

Object of the Week