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.

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

22 Jan 2016

'The greatest threat to our oceans is ignorance'

02 Nov 2015

Remembrance Day and the War in the Pacific Virtual Excursion

20 Aug 2015

Death, destruction and the Dunbar: Sydney’s worst maritime disaster

22 Jun 2015

A new artificial reef at the Australian National Maritime Museum

08 May 2015

AE2 remembered 100 years on

31 Mar 2015

MMAPSS travel to regional NSW

27 Mar 2015

Ashmore Reef Expedition 2015 – Part Eight

18 Mar 2015

Ashmore Reef Expedition 2015 – Part Seven