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.

24 Aug 2017

Soundtrack to the sea
Sailing off Coal Point, c.1935. Photographer unknown. Image: Lake Macquarie Community Heritage Photography collection

21 Aug 2017

Support for Maritime Heritage across Australia: MMAPSS grants 2017-2018
Building the lighthouse

20 Aug 2017

How to build a lighthouse

08 Aug 2017

How to move a lighthouse

07 Aug 2017

A wandering light: Cape Bowling Green lighthouse

01 Aug 2017

Finds from the Fields of Fire: The other volcano on the Bay of Naples
Persuasion

25 Jul 2017

Revisiting Persuasion: Jane Austen's naval novel

24 Jul 2017

The Shipwreck Hunter: An interview with David Mearns
Lustre: Pearling and Australia traces the fascinating heritage of pearling across the north of Australia, from Shark Bay to the Torres Strait Islands.

18 Jul 2017

Lustre - A history of pearls, shells and people