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.

31 Mar 2017

Misenum in miniature
Casting and mold making

29 Mar 2017

Casting the past: How to make cheap, easy moulds and casts

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 Dec 2016

Put a tour guide in your pocket with our new visitor app

24 Dec 2016

The lost art of the Christmas card

05 Dec 2016

$5,000 maritime history prizes – enter now!

24 Nov 2016

Pete O'Sullivan: A life of motorcycles, cars, swimwear and cattle

24 Nov 2016

New additions to our Google Cultural Institute Collections