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.
![Dr Espen Knutsen Dr Espen Knutsen](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/2019/09-sep-2019/espen-knutsen_2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160&hash=7322A39CE76CE9545355768A55F53E6E7F9FEAB6)
10 Oct 2019
Unearthing paleontology: Ten questions with Dr Espen Knutsen
![Jeffrey Fox working on the cameo medallion of Sir Joseph Banks Jeffrey Fox working on the cameo medallion of Sir Joseph Banks](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/2019/10-oct-2019/jeff-working-on-cameo_2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160&hash=A4B947EE297A94F4A37F36C36F118C870B770D6C)
08 Oct 2019
Bligh and Banks: Preserving a piece of history
![An iceberg superbly sculpted by wind and water, is lit by the Arctic sun. Gillian Clark, Eskimo Bay, 2015 An iceberg superbly sculpted by wind and water, is lit by the Arctic sun. Gillian Clark, Eskimo Bay, 2015](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/2019/09-sep-2019/169gillian-clark2k4a1522print_2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160&hash=A82073631F4C3CE020E0288B152B5BC39E4602FA)
24 Sep 2019
Polar opposites: What's the difference between the Arctic and Antarctica?
![Alex powering through rough water which was gruelling on the body especially the right knee Alex powering through rough water which was gruelling on the body especially the right knee](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/2019/08-aug-2019/extreme-journeys/alex-powering-through-rough-water-which-was-gruelling-on-the-body-especially-the-right-knee2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160&hash=C114BD218AB0E54F8300874B073210386D788A25)
28 Aug 2019
Fast Five: Quick questions with water skiing record holder Alex Luther
![Smoking ceremony Smoking ceremony](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/2019/08-aug-2019/img_9413_2160.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160&hash=86F18329B044B00DCC417E10A3E0C864249E8E5F)
23 Aug 2019
Flag Raising Ceremony: 25th Anniversary of Commonwealth recognition
![Michelle Lee at the Sydney International Boat Festival Michelle Lee at the Sydney International Boat Festival](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/2019/08-aug-2019/extreme-journeys/michelle-lee_2160x1080-compressed.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160&hash=F57B876039F62BF5D6DB2D6DF6651A95BF02801F)
15 Aug 2019
Fast Five: Quick questions with world record holder Michelle Lee
![Stargazing. Image: iStock](/-/media/anmm/images/whats-on/events/cruises/stargazing_istock-597962150_2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160&hash=33F11EF0E5B70E308167F8D379DC95E67F3096E0)
09 Aug 2019
What is Indigenous astronomy? We spoke to two experts to find out
![Conservator Katie Wood using tweezers to place tiny pieces of Japanese tissue paper to repair the tear across the horizontal fold line Conservator Katie Wood using tweezers to place tiny pieces of Japanese tissue paper to repair the tear across the horizontal fold line](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/2019/07-jul-2019/frances-bligh_letter_cropped_2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160&hash=2BA214D22DBE1EF1B9546C7D13A339CD845BD611)
02 Aug 2019
Repairing the Past: Shining a light on Frances Bligh's letter
![Reflected IR photograph, created by the conservation team to study the Blaeu globe. Image: Katie Wood/ANMM.](/-/media/anmm/images/blog/blaeu_globe_007.jpg?la=en&hash=456C18A00D597F7E78B648693E0AF0B98DB103B6)
04 Jul 2019