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.
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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.
Citizen Science beetle survey
August 28, 2022
Together with the Friends of Lord Howe Island, the Museum was host to Citizen Science Beetle Week during August.
Meet McCulloch’s Anemonefish
August 14, 2022
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
August 4, 2022
While visitor numbers are low, and the café is closed, we are undertaking some renovations.
Historical Gallery redesign – another update
August 1, 2022
The redesign and rebuild of the James Dorman Historical Gallery is well under way.
A rare white bird specimen
July 28, 2022
The fascinating story of a rare white bird — Lord Howe Island gallinule or New Zealand pūkeko?
New geological survey of the island
July 21, 2022
The Geological Survey of NSW has published new data, including an updated map of Lord Howe Island.