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

28 Mar 2017

75 years ago today a queen arrived in Sydney

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!

26 Jan 2017

January 26: One day, many meanings

12 Jan 2017

Throwback Thursday: American troopship convoy departs for Australia 1942