News

During our winter I went overseas, to the UK, where I had the opportunity to visit many museums – small and large.

The sixth annual sea-slug census was held recently on Lord Howe Island.

Wildlife artist Fiona Lumsden has launched an outstanding poster depicting the birds of Lord Howe Island.

Good News! The outbreak of Myrtle Rust appears to be contained, and parts of the Permanent Park Preserve have been re-opened.

Early in February 2023, a case of Myrtle Rust was found on an introduced bottle brush tree in the settlement area.

The Lord Howe Island Sea Slug Census is on again – for the sixth time – 24th February to 5th March 2023

One of the new exhibits in the renovated historical gallery contains a tribute to Captain Brett Hilder.

In January, designer Michael Bugelli made another visit to progress the renovations to our History Gallery display.

2022 has been a big year for the Lord Howe Island Museum.

This year‘s Christmas card features a painting of the Lord Howe Island Christmas Bush, by naturalist Ida McComish.