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.
28 Feb 2022
The sad fate of HMAS Perth (I)
04 Jul 2021
History highlights: HMAS Onslow 51 years on
17 Jun 2021
The Laser Dinghy at half century
12 May 2021
A 1929 Ruby Princess prequel: The Aorangi quarantine incident
15 Mar 2021
Apply for funding MMAPSS Grants and Internships 2021
15 Mar 2021
Apply for funding MMAPSS Grants and Internships 2021
03 Nov 2020
The Greycliffe ferry disaster
![The second pilot steamer Captain Cook (II) was designed by W D Cruikshank and built at Mort’s Dock & Engineering Company in 1892. Used as a naval training ship during World War II, it was scuttled off Sydney in October 1947. Photographed c 1920 by William James Hall. ANMM Collection ANMS1092[015] Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/august-2020/anms1092015_2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160&hash=B2E18AD8B0FC5DDB7F48A018E3D9FF791C768938 "The second pilot steamer Captain Cook (II) was designed by W D Cruikshank and built at Mort’s Dock & Engineering Company in 1892. Used as a naval training ship during World War II, it was scuttled off Sydney in October 1947. Photographed c 1920 by William James Hall. ANMM Collection ANMS1092[015] Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford")
07 Aug 2020
'Not all beer and skittles': Sydney Harbour pilotage
02 Mar 2020