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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.

Textile artists Sayd Abdali and Jane Théau. Image: Jane Théau

Find your feet in our Refugee Week tapestry workshops

07 Jun 2019

Artists Sayd Abdali and Jane Théau are making a tapestry rug at the museum during Refugee Week.

Stars and Stripes jumper, Gift from Audrey Capuano, ANMM Collection 00009354

Stitched with love

07 Jun 2019

The wonderful story of how a love of knitting united two countries.

Curator of Ocean Science and Technology at the Australian National Maritime Museum – Emily Jateff

Fast Five - Quick Questions with Maritime Archaeologist Emily Jateff

23 May 2019

Before Emily joins the panel discussion for our special National Archaeology Week Ocean Talk this evening, we asked her some rapid fire questions.

Style Files: vintage fashion in boating magazines

17 May 2019

Celebrating the retro style of 60's advertising

Two women and a baby. Photo: Samuel J Hood. ANMMCollection 00034602

Remembering the marvelous maritime mothers

10 May 2019

As Mother’s Day approaches a maritime museum is not usually a place one would look for motherly sentiment. Yet here at the museum and the Vaughan Evans Library there are small yet extraordinary reminders of what motherhood can mean.

Hats off to Gervaise Purcell

07 May 2019

Most lovers of Australian photography will be familiar with the iconic images of Max Dupain. However, they may not be as familiar with the work of one of his extraordinary contemporaries - Gervaise Purcell.