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.

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Daina Fletcher

Daina Fletcher is a senior curator at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

This photo is thought to show Frederick Christensen (centre) in front of his rooms at 151 George Street, Sydney, in the 1890s. Courtesy Christine Fraser

25 Oct 2019

Hook line and sinker: A reminder of Old Sydney

20 Jun 2017

A Poignant Remnant from the 'Plucky little Ship Aurora'

13 Jun 2017

Out of Hawaii: Surfing goes global with Australia’s King of the Surf

27 Jan 2017

Chinese maritime traditions and Lunar New Year: It’s the Year of the Rooster… so bring on the Dragons!

19 Jun 2016

Remembering AE2: Johnnie and Mehmet

04 May 2016

It's a Wrap: The Windjammer Sailors

27 Apr 2016

Windjammer Sailors

23 Mar 2016

‘Birds are acceptable…’: Waves and Water opens at Noosa Regional Gallery

30 Mar 2015

Shackleton: Escape from Antarctica