Artist Julian Hume installs new mural
Artist and palaeontologist Julian Hume visited the Museum and installed a canvas mural in the environmental gallery.
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Susan Johnson documents some of the Island’s history
Visiting researcher Susan Johnson provided provided some insight into the island’s history.
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Phillip Payten – surveyor, gardener and lawn bowls enthusiast
Philip Payten was a NSW surveyor who moved to Lord Howe Island in 1923, and helped form the local Lawn Bowls Club.
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100th Anniversary of the death of naturalist Alan McCulloch
30th August 2025 marked the centennary of the death of naturalist Alan McCulloch
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Earth Day 2025
April 22nd is Earth Day 2025. We invite all e-bike owners on the island to meet at Signal Point for a group photo.
50th Anniversary of the Airstrip
In early September, there were celebrations on the island to mark the 50th anniversary of the construction of the Lord Howe Island airstrip.
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Tourism on Lord Howe Island
Tourism brochures on display at the museum reflect the evolving transportation, accommodation, and experiences on Lord Howe Island over time.
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The shipwreck of the SS Ovalau
Recently, the great-grandson of Captain Todd, master of the SS Ovalau shipwrecked in 1903, visited Lord Howe Island and related the story of his ancestor.
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2024 Sea Slug Census
The seventh annual Sea Slug census was held on Lord Howe Island during February and March.
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Museum benefits from Baillie Lodges’ generosity
The Lord Howe Island Museum has received sponsorship from the inaugural Baillie Lodges Spirit of Mateship intitiative.
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