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.

Richard Wood

Richard has worked in museums, cultural centres and heritage sites in Australia and internationally for more than 30 years as a project manager and science, technology and history educator, designer, curator and interpreter. He now creates and manages the museum’s USA Programs which explore the maritime relationship between Australia and the USA and are funded by the 1988 USA Bicentennial Gift to Australia.

28 Mar 2017

75 years ago today a queen arrived in Sydney

19 Feb 2017

Bombing of Darwin

12 Jan 2017

Throwback Thursday: American troopship convoy departs for Australia 1942

06 Jul 2016

Treasures of the American Collection

30 Jul 2015

Shark attack in Sydney Harbour

15 Jul 2015

Vale Ernest Alfred Flint – MBE OAM ED

24 Feb 2015

X-Ray Vision – Fish Inside Out

23 Jun 2014

What is it about deep water?

03 Jul 2013

An American icon