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.

09 May 2013

DIY Mother's Day card

08 May 2013

Make your own penguin softie
search and rescue hat

19 Mar 2013

How to make a search and rescue hat

21 Dec 2012

Cooktown: The museum heads north for a week
Burnt school zone sign, Mogo, NSW South Coast, January 2020. Image: ABC News

03 Feb 2012

Bushfire-related materials collecting drive