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.

21 Mar 2016

Captain Cook, whisky and smallpox

18 Mar 2016

War at Sea exhibition travels to Fremantle

16 Mar 2016

Living Waters: Shellwork in Indigenous Art and Culture
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

11 Feb 2016

Would you have survived being sick on the high seas?

22 Jan 2016

'The greatest threat to our oceans is ignorance'

27 Nov 2015

Special offer for teachers – Horrible Histories

02 Nov 2015

Remembrance Day and the War in the Pacific Virtual Excursion

07 Sep 2015

Saltwater Barks go to Istanbul