Volunteers help remove weeds from the Museum grounds
September 24, 2023
In May, the Friends of Lord Howe Island helped remove weeds from the Museum grounds, and assisted with several related community projects.
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Items donated in the last few months
September 16, 2023
A number of books and photo albums were donated during the winter months
Fungus experts visit the island
April 23, 2023
A group of fungus experts visited Lord Howe Island in March, as part of an on-going research project.
Coral bleaching – Beauty and the Bleach
February 1, 2023
Dr Rosie Steinberg studied the recovery of soft corals in the Lord Howe Island lagoon, after a coral bleaching event in 2019.
Harry Buxton’s photo album
January 28, 2023
The museum has acquired a 1935 photo album, containing photos by Harry Buxton from Inverell.
Clockmaker Martin Foster
January 3, 2023
Clockmaker Martin Foster is a regular visitor and supporter of the Museum.
Surfing photos wanted
December 4, 2022
Surfing has been a popular sport on the island for many years. We want your photos, so we can record the history of surfing on Lord Howe Island.
Museum Starlink internet system
October 7, 2022
With a combination of Starlink and NBN connections, the Lord Howe Island Museum now has the fastest public internet on the island.
Original 1795 lithograph
January 25, 2022
Ursula Potter, a friend of the Furber family (who are well known on the island) has donated an original 1795 lithograph depicting Admiral Howe, after whom our island is named.
Museum Collection Assessment
September 22, 2021
In 2020 the museum was successful in obtaining a grant from State Library to have a museum specialist visit and carry out a Collection Significance