2022 in review
December 26, 2022
2022 has been a big year for the Lord Howe Island Museum.
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Ida McComish‘s painting of Christmas Bush
December 18, 2022
This year‘s Christmas card features a painting of the Lord Howe Island Christmas Bush, by naturalist Ida McComish.
Ocean plastic workshops
December 4, 2022
Ocean plastic is a major threat to Lord Howe Island’s seabirds. Regular workshops are held to collect and sort the debris.
Sallywood Swamp Forest Regeneration Success – 20 years later
November 19, 2022
The regeneration of Sallywood Swamp Forest patches on Lord Howe Island has been a success story for this threatened species.
Lord Howe cockroach rediscovered
October 9, 2022
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
October 4, 2022
The NSW Government has announced significant funding for increased biosecurity on Lord Howe Island.
Alleged murder, handcuffs and a fascinating report
October 2, 2022
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.
Historical gallery refurbishment – September update
September 29, 2022
Michael Bugelli, exhibition designer from Detached made a quick visit to further progress the refurbishment of the Historical Gallery displays.
Museum reception area renovations are complete
August 29, 2022
Renovations to the Museum reception area and restoration of the wooden flooring are complete.
Laurens Otto visits the Museum
August 29, 2022
Laurens Otto, who carved the wooden feature panels on the Museum‘s doors, visited Lord Howe Island this month.