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.

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

22 Jan 2016

'The greatest threat to our oceans is ignorance'

07 Sep 2015

Saltwater Barks go to Istanbul
Needlework sampler made by Julia Donovan on board Carnatic en route to Australia, 1879

28 Jul 2015

A migration story in stitch
Undiscovered #9 Michael Cook © 2010 ANMM Collection

06 Jul 2015

Celebrating NAIDOC week 2015 – Michael Cook’s Undiscovered

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