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.

11 Mar 2016

The End of a Watermark: Changes to our Permanent Gallery

04 Mar 2016

A most unexpected friend

26 Feb 2016

Governor Phillip’s ‘Portsmouth Gig’

19 Feb 2016

D’Urville and his navy of discovery
Sailing off Coal Point, c.1935. Photographer unknown. Image: Lake Macquarie Community Heritage Photography collection

15 Feb 2016

Applications for MMAPSS 2016-2017 grants now open

12 Feb 2016

Scrimshaw: A Whaler’s Pastime

22 Jan 2016

'The greatest threat to our oceans is ignorance'

08 Dec 2015

What do Cook, Nelson and bunnies have in common?

26 Nov 2015

Lord Howe Island by flying boat: a golden age in colour and B & W, c 1951-1959