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Lord Howe Island Museum, Lord Howe Island

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Natural History Museum Specialty Museum
Learn more about the natural and social history of one of the most beautiful Pacific islands at Lord Howe Island Museum. Opened in 2002, the small museum boasts a range of collections and innovative displays on the island's abundant marine, plant and bird life, geology and climate, and the history of the settlement since 1788. Ask to see the giant "tree lobster"--commonly known as the Lord Howe Island stick insect--one of the museum's most popular exhibits. Put Lord Howe Island Museum and other Lord Howe Island attractions into our Lord Howe Island trip planner, and watch your holiday take shape.
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  • By Andyjam2110
    It’s not a massive museum but it gives you a good understanding of island life. It provides a historical over of Lord Howe Island, outlines the challenges faced by settlers and the challenges of the.....  more »
  • By Poleinahole
    There are only two rooms: one about the history and one about nature, but count on a full hour to process through the exhibits. Entry free, but donations welcome. Only open from 9-3 pm, but there...  more »
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  • By Chris Goodman
    Good history and environment displays. And free. Wifi can be purchased outside.
  • By Stanley Zhao
    A Nice Place to visit.
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