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.

Sunset over Needles

18 Oct 2018

Caring for collections at 'Maat' Lighthouse
Pitcairn Island

29 Aug 2018

Life and death in paradise

04 Jun 2018

Identifying the cannons from HMS Bounty

05 Feb 2018

Promoting maritime heritage: applications open - MMAPSS Funding 2018-19

27 Mar 2017

Applications for MMAPSS 2017-2018 grants now open

02 Feb 2017

Room with a view: Opening the Margaret Brock Room at the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse

13 Dec 2016

Waves of history: Inspecting a historic surf craft in Tathra
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

30 Apr 2015

A fishing boat called Freedom: the story of Tu Do