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Lord Howe Island Museum, Lord Howe Island

4.6

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Natural History Museum · Hidden Gem · 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 FridayOnMyMindSydney

Very helpful and friendly volunteers and staff. Interesting display of the history, flora, fauna, and island lifestyle more »
By keithst137

The museum is well designed and next the Island Information centre and Coral Café. It covers quite a lot on the history of the island, its world heritage status and natural features. There are... more »

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By Chris Goodman

Good history and environment displays. And free. Wifi can be purchased outside.

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By Stanley Zhao

A Nice Place to visit.

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