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.

Needlework sampler made by Julia Donovan on board Carnatic en route to Australia, 1879

28 Jul 2015

A migration story in stitch

22 Jun 2015

A new artificial reef at the Australian National Maritime Museum

11 May 2015

Commemoration and contestation at Kurnell

05 May 2015

370 new names unveiled on the Welcome Wall

30 Apr 2015

A fishing boat called Freedom: the story of Tu Do

05 Mar 2015

Turning the Plastic Tide

30 Jan 2015

Inspiring Stories: Women In Science Symposium

21 Nov 2014

Corroboree Sydney at the museum

17 Nov 2014

Creating art from ghost nets