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.

29 Sep 2016

The Seafarers Memorial Anchors

23 Aug 2016

Seals, sharks and shipwrecks: 3D mapping the Lady Darling shipwreck

29 Jul 2016

Meanderings in the Murk: Diving on the wreck of the Centennial

11 Jun 2016

Ghost Ships and a travelling man: Amazing wrecks in the Baltic Sea

20 May 2016

Artefacts as windows to the past: Answers from #AskAnArchaeologist

29 Apr 2016

Maritime archaeology at the Viking Age site of Birka

27 Apr 2016

The Boat in The Beach

05 Apr 2016

Penguins, dogs and onesies: A day in the life of a Conservator
Sailing off Coal Point, c.1935. Photographer unknown. Image: Lake Macquarie Community Heritage Photography collection

15 Feb 2016

Applications for MMAPSS 2016-2017 grants now open