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.

AKARANA on Sydney Harbour

24 Feb 2016

Mark your calendars for the Classic and Wooden Boat Festival 2016
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?

10 Feb 2016

A Brighter Future: The Second Annual Women and Science Symposium

27 Nov 2015

Special offer for teachers – Horrible Histories

15 Sep 2015

#AskACurator Day on Twitter

03 Sep 2015

National Science Week Wrap-Up

02 Sep 2015

History and theatre – Black Armada exhibition opens in Indonesia

20 Aug 2015

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