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.

28 Mar 2017

Opening 'Guardians of Sunda Strait' in Houston

27 Feb 2017

Remembering the Guardians of Sunda Strait: An exhibition at the Houston Public Library

27 Jan 2017

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

22 Dec 2016

A Polish ship, British children and caring Sydneysiders captured in concrete

25 Sep 2016

Those who've come across the seas: New names unveiled on the Welcome Wall

08 Aug 2016

National Science Week 2016 at the Museum

21 Mar 2016

The Little Guys: Puppets and Creating Harmony

22 Jan 2016

'The greatest threat to our oceans is ignorance'
Needlework sampler made by Julia Donovan on board Carnatic en route to Australia, 1879

28 Jul 2015

A migration story in stitch