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.

10 May 2017

The Batavia tapestry

01 May 2017

Reflections on a piece of pewter: The Hartog plate

03 Apr 2017

Keeping HMB Endeavour in ship shape

28 Mar 2017

75 years ago today a queen arrived in Sydney

08 Mar 2017

Careers in science and museums: Meeting our conservators

26 Jan 2017

January 26: One day, many meanings

12 Jan 2017

Throwback Thursday: American troopship convoy departs for Australia 1942

30 Dec 2016

Ken Warby and life lessons

22 Dec 2016

A Polish ship, British children and caring Sydneysiders captured in concrete