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.

Sabina Escobar

I am a Registrar at the Australian National Maritime Museum

24 Nov 2016

Pete O'Sullivan: A life of motorcycles, cars, swimwear and cattle

12 Feb 2016

Scrimshaw: A Whaler’s Pastime

28 May 2015

Being a hero is all about timing: Oskar Speck's kayak voyage

21 Oct 2014

Who said sand paper was dull?

05 Aug 2014

After 82 years, still cruising the Southern Oceans

02 Jun 2014

A tale of love and adventure between two teakwood panels

21 Mar 2014

Life, death and Antarctic rations