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.

Sailing off Coal Point, c.1935. Photographer unknown. Image: Lake Macquarie Community Heritage Photography collection

15 Feb 2016

Applications for MMAPSS 2016-2017 grants now open

25 Jan 2016

The many meanings of Australia Day – celebration, commemoration and contestation

10 Nov 2015

"She will be the first woman that has ever made it"

11 May 2015

Commemoration and contestation at Kurnell

31 Mar 2015

MMAPSS travel to regional NSW

05 Mar 2015

Turning the Plastic Tide

10 Feb 2015

How MMAPSS is Funding Australia's Maritime Heritage

24 Nov 2014

Make your own marine creatures

17 Nov 2014

Creating art from ghost nets