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.
17 Jun 2021
The Laser Dinghy at half century
12 May 2021
A 1929 Ruby Princess prequel: The Aorangi quarantine incident
12 Jan 2021
Paradise Lost: Daniel Solander's legacy
03 Nov 2020
The Greycliffe ferry disaster
26 Oct 2020
Fast Five: Quick questions with artist Tawhai Rickard
.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160&hash=6488454E6B2E492565481CBDDB0064595988C873 "Dr Carlie Wiener (second from left) speaking at the House Committee Hearing. Image courtesy Catherine Anderson")
29 Sep 2020
Fast Five: Quick questions with Dr Carlie Wiener
23 Sep 2020
Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation: Supporting self-determination and shifting narratives
17 Aug 2020
75th anniversary of Indonesian independence
![The second pilot steamer Captain Cook (II) was designed by W D Cruikshank and built at Mort’s Dock & Engineering Company in 1892. Used as a naval training ship during World War II, it was scuttled off Sydney in October 1947. Photographed c 1920 by William James Hall. ANMM Collection ANMS1092[015] Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/august-2020/anms1092015_2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160&hash=B2E18AD8B0FC5DDB7F48A018E3D9FF791C768938 "The second pilot steamer Captain Cook (II) was designed by W D Cruikshank and built at Mort’s Dock & Engineering Company in 1892. Used as a naval training ship during World War II, it was scuttled off Sydney in October 1947. Photographed c 1920 by William James Hall. ANMM Collection ANMS1092[015] Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford")
07 Aug 2020