In May, the Friends of Lord Howe Island helped remove weeds from the Museum grounds, and assisted with several related community projects.
Volunteers help remove weeds from the Museum grounds Read More »
During our winter I went overseas, to the UK, where I had the opportunity to visit many museums – small and large.
Touring Scottish museums Read More »
A number of books and photo albums were donated during the winter months
Items donated in the last few months Read More »
A group of fungus experts visited Lord Howe Island in March, as part of an on-going research project.
Fungus experts visit the island Read More »
Early in February 2023, a case of Myrtle Rust was found on an introduced bottle brush tree in the settlement area.
Potentially devastating Myrtle Rust reaches the island – for the 2nd time Read More »
The Lord Howe Island Sea Slug Census is on again – for the sixth time – 24th February to 5th March 2023
Sea Slug Census 2023 Read More »
Dr Rosie Steinberg studied the recovery of soft corals in the Lord Howe Island lagoon, after a coral bleaching event in 2019.
Coral bleaching – Beauty and the Bleach Read More »
One of the new exhibits in the renovated historical gallery contains a tribute to Captain Brett Hilder.
Brett Hilder – author, artist, mariner, pilot… Read More »
The museum has acquired a 1935 photo album, containing photos by Harry Buxton from Inverell.
Harry Buxton’s photo album Read More »
Clockmaker Martin Foster is a regular visitor and supporter of the Museum.
Clockmaker Martin Foster Read More »