2022 in review
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.
Ida McComish‘s painting of Christmas Bush Read More »
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.
Surfing photos wanted Read More »
Ocean plastic is a major threat to Lord Howe Island’s seabirds. Regular workshops are held to collect and sort the debris.
Ocean plastic workshops Read More »
The regeneration of Sallywood Swamp Forest patches on Lord Howe Island has been a success story for this threatened species.
Sallywood Swamp Forest Regeneration Success – 20 years later Read More »
Specimens of the Lord Howe Island cockroach were rediscovered, decades after they were thought to be absent from the island.
Lord Howe cockroach rediscovered Read More »
With a combination of Starlink and NBN connections, the Lord Howe Island Museum now has the fastest public internet on the island.
Museum Starlink internet system Read More »
The NSW Government has announced significant funding for increased biosecurity on Lord Howe Island.
Government funding to increase biosecurity measures Read More »
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.
Alleged murder, handcuffs and a fascinating report Read More »
Michael Bugelli, exhibition designer from Detached made a quick visit to further progress the refurbishment of the Historical Gallery displays.
Historical gallery refurbishment – September update Read More »