Clockmaker Martin Foster
Clockmaker Martin Foster is a regular visitor and supporter of the 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.
Surfing photos wanted
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.
Ocean plastic workshops
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
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.
Museum Starlink internet system
With a combination of Starlink and NBN connections, the Lord Howe Island Museum now has the fastest public internet on 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.