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"

30 Jul 2015

Shark attack in Sydney Harbour

15 Jul 2015

Vale Ernest Alfred Flint – MBE OAM ED

11 May 2015

Commemoration and contestation at Kurnell

30 Apr 2015

A fishing boat called Freedom: the story of Tu Do

01 May 2014

An expedition of conquest - Australia and the south west Pacific in WWI

26 Mar 2014

A mutiny of a different sort