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.

13 Jan 2014
Australian pirate tales

26 Nov 2013
Reflections on Charlotte medal

05 Jun 2013
George Cruikshank: Satirising the Eastern trade

14 Feb 2013
Mrs Cook's Valentine's Day

16 Nov 2012
The Prince of Pickpockets who stole our imagination with a swagger

28 Sep 2012
William Dampier - Buccaneer, Explorer, Hydrographer and sometime Captain

07 Aug 2012
Shaping the unknown land to the South

23 May 2012
Object of the Week : The convict artist Richard Browne

14 Feb 2012