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.

31 May 2017
The Last Pirate

01 May 2017
Reflections on a piece of pewter: The Hartog plate

07 Apr 2017
Cook and Banks: Charting the rumoured great Southern Land

03 Apr 2017
Keeping HMB Endeavour in ship shape

26 Jan 2017
January 26: One day, many meanings

19 Sep 2016
A Chance Encounter: Dirk Hartog’s Landing in 1616

19 Apr 2016
Cook and the 'Swan of Litchfield'

19 Feb 2016
D’Urville and his navy of discovery

25 Jan 2016