2022 in review
2022 has been a big year for the Lord Howe Island Museum.
Ida McComish‘s painting of Christmas Bush
This year‘s Christmas card features a painting of the Lord Howe Island Christmas Bush, by naturalist Ida McComish.
Sallywood Swamp Forest Regeneration Success – 20 years later
The regeneration of Sallywood Swamp Forest patches on Lord Howe Island has been a success story for this threatened species.
Lord Howe cockroach rediscovered
Specimens of the Lord Howe Island cockroach were rediscovered, decades after they were thought to be absent from the island.
Government funding to increase biosecurity measures
The NSW Government has announced significant funding for increased biosecurity on Lord Howe Island.
Alleged murder, handcuffs and a fascinating report
In 1869 an alleged murder was committed on Lord Howe Island. Several reminders of the events surrounding the investigation are on display at the Museum.
Laurens Otto visits the Museum
Laurens Otto, who carved the wooden feature panels on the Museum‘s doors, visited Lord Howe Island this month.
Citizen Science beetle survey
Together with the Friends of Lord Howe Island, the Museum was host to Citizen Science Beetle Week during August.
Meet McCulloch’s Anemonefish
McCulloch’s Anemonefish is endemic to Lord Howe Island. Author Brendan Atkins tells of his research while writing his book “The Naturalist”.
Museum closed for renovations
While visitor numbers are low, and the café is closed, we are undertaking some renovations.