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.

17 May 2017

Visiting the JFK Library in search of the President’s rescue coconut

11 May 2017

Stories from across the seas: New names on the Welcome Wall

10 May 2017

The Batavia tapestry

04 Apr 2017

Pompeii and the Roman Navy

31 Mar 2017

Misenum in miniature

21 Mar 2017

Lessons from the Arctic: How Roald Amundsen won the race to the South Pole

13 Mar 2017

The many survivals of Barbara Crawford

27 Jan 2017

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

27 Dec 2016

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