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 Feb 2013

Meet Kieran Hosty, manager of maritime archaeology

20 Feb 2013

Adventures of an education officer

14 Feb 2013

Mrs Cook's Valentine's Day

23 Jan 2013

Testing, testing … a sneak preview of our rooftop lightshow

16 Jan 2013

Flickr Commons turns 5!

16 Nov 2012

The Prince of Pickpockets who stole our imagination with a swagger

12 Nov 2012

Soldiers and sailors on a passage to India - the wreck of the Ferguson

28 Sep 2012

William Dampier - Buccaneer, Explorer, Hydrographer and sometime Captain

20 Sep 2012

International Talk Like Pirate Day story – Survivin’ scurvy on the seven seas