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.

22 Jan 2016

'The greatest threat to our oceans is ignorance'

02 Nov 2015

Remembrance Day and the War in the Pacific Virtual Excursion

30 Jul 2015

Shark attack in Sydney Harbour
Needlework sampler made by Julia Donovan on board Carnatic en route to Australia, 1879

28 Jul 2015

A migration story in stitch

22 Jun 2015

A new artificial reef at the Australian National Maritime Museum

05 May 2015

370 new names unveiled on the Welcome Wall

30 Apr 2015

A fishing boat called Freedom: the story of Tu Do

31 Mar 2015

MMAPSS travel to regional NSW

05 Mar 2015

Turning the Plastic Tide