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.

01 May 2017

Reflections on a piece of pewter: The Hartog plate

07 Apr 2017

Cook and Banks: Charting the rumoured great Southern Land

03 Apr 2017

Keeping HMB Endeavour in ship shape

22 Feb 2017

Terrific times in Tasmania at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2017

07 Feb 2017

Ready for Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2017

26 Jan 2017

January 26: One day, many meanings

25 Oct 2016

Illuminating Dirk Hartog

26 Sep 2016

Commemorating Dirk Hartog’s chance encounter

25 Sep 2016

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