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.

19 Feb 2016

D’Urville and his navy of discovery

25 Jan 2016

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

10 Nov 2015

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

07 Sep 2015

Saltwater Barks go to Istanbul

30 Jul 2015

Shark attack in Sydney Harbour
Undiscovered #9 Michael Cook © 2010 ANMM Collection

06 Jul 2015

Celebrating NAIDOC week 2015 – Michael Cook’s Undiscovered

11 May 2015

Commemoration and contestation at Kurnell

09 Jul 2014

Black Sailors – Indigenous service in the navy during WWI?

26 May 2014

Bark Canoe building at Bents Basin –a NPWS Sydney Aboriginal Community Cultural Gathering