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.

25 Jan 2016

The many meanings of Australia Day – celebration, commemoration and contestation

22 Jan 2016

'The greatest threat to our oceans is ignorance'

10 Nov 2015

"She will be the first woman that has ever made it"

07 Sep 2015

Saltwater Barks go to Istanbul
Needlework sampler made by Julia Donovan on board Carnatic en route to Australia, 1879

28 Jul 2015

A migration story in stitch

15 Jul 2015

Vale Ernest Alfred Flint – MBE OAM ED
Undiscovered #9 Michael Cook © 2010 ANMM Collection

06 Jul 2015

Celebrating NAIDOC week 2015 – Michael Cook’s Undiscovered

22 Jun 2015

A new artificial reef at the Australian National Maritime Museum

11 May 2015

Commemoration and contestation at Kurnell