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.

Nagega in PNG

29 Aug 2017

Searching for nagega in Papua New Guinea
a Sailau

28 Aug 2017

The Massim canoes of Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Sailing off Coal Point, c.1935. Photographer unknown. Image: Lake Macquarie Community Heritage Photography collection

21 Aug 2017

Support for Maritime Heritage across Australia: MMAPSS grants 2017-2018
Building the lighthouse

20 Aug 2017

How to build a lighthouse

08 Aug 2017

How to move a lighthouse

07 Aug 2017

A wandering light: Cape Bowling Green lighthouse

28 Jul 2017

Sea Gypsies to Sultans: Meeting the mariners of the Java Sea

24 Jul 2017

The Shipwreck Hunter: An interview with David Mearns

12 Jul 2017

1967: When Australia First Won The Admiral's Cup (Part 1 of 2)