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 Apr 2016

Cook and the 'Swan of Litchfield'

21 Mar 2016

Captain Cook, whisky and smallpox

16 Mar 2016

Living Waters: Shellwork in Indigenous Art and Culture

19 Feb 2016

D’Urville and his navy of discovery

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

30 Jul 2015

Shark attack in Sydney Harbour