Ian Hutton

Fungus experts visit the island

A group of fungus experts visited Lord Howe Island in March, as part of an on-going research project.

Early in February 2023, a case of Myrtle Rust was found on an introduced bottle brush tree in the settlement area.

The Lord Howe Island Sea Slug Census is on again – for the sixth time – 24th February to 5th March 2023

Dr Rosie Steinberg studied the recovery of soft corals in the Lord Howe Island lagoon, after a coral bleaching event in 2019.

One of the new exhibits in the renovated historical gallery contains a tribute to Captain Brett Hilder.

The museum has acquired a 1935 photo album, containing photos by Harry Buxton from Inverell.

Clockmaker Martin Foster is a regular visitor and supporter of the Museum.

Surfing has been a popular sport on the island for many years. We want your photos, so we can record the history of surfing on Lord Howe Island.

Ocean plastic is a major threat to Lord Howe Island’s seabirds. Regular workshops are held to collect and sort the debris.

With a combination of Starlink and NBN connections, the Lord Howe Island Museum now has the fastest public internet on the island.