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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New orchid discovered on Lord Howe Island
An orchid species previously not reported on Lord Howe Island was discovered recently.
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The shipwreck of the Ovalau
Shipwrecks around Lord Howe Island have been documented in a new section of our historical gallery, including the Ovalau, in 1903.
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Annual General Meeting 2023
At the Annual General Meeting held last night, Robyn Warner stepped down as Museum President, after 20 years in the role.
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The Historical Gallery – last round of work
During the last week, the final works on the displays in the Historical Gallery were completed.
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