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.

01 Jul 2013

Hidden in plain sight: revealing the Sirius anchor

27 Jun 2013

What it takes to be a Bollywood star…

14 Jun 2013

Conservation gets dirty

11 Jun 2013

Coca Cola and lanolin: Channel swimming champion visits museum

10 Jun 2013

From Bengal to Bandhani to Bandanas: a story about Indian textiles

08 Jun 2013

60 years on, thanks for all the photographs Sam

30 May 2013

A gudgeon’s life – from ocean floor to exhibition

29 May 2013

Saltwater Visions

22 May 2013

Mrs Philip Gidley King’s muslin evening dress