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.

search and rescue hat

19 Mar 2013

How to make a search and rescue hat

14 Feb 2013

Mrs Cook's Valentine's Day

08 Jan 2013

Prevention is better than cure.

16 Nov 2012

The Prince of Pickpockets who stole our imagination with a swagger

28 Sep 2012

William Dampier - Buccaneer, Explorer, Hydrographer and sometime Captain

25 Aug 2012

Vivienne T

20 Aug 2012

Behind the scenes with our textile conservators

07 Aug 2012

Shaping the unknown land to the South

14 Jun 2012

Restoring hope and a fishing boat called ‘Freedom’