Tag #norfolkislandhistory

The Pier store was built in 1825 as a Commissariat (a Government or Military store) It has been a mill, a guard-room, a store, a customs shed and the upper storey has even been a coffin room! In 1988 the 2 storey building became available for use by the Norfolk Island Museums. Located at the Kingston pier, the stories take you from the famous mutiny onboard the Bounty, to Pitcairn Island and settlement by the descendants to Norfolk Island in 1856. The islanders brought with them one of the Bounty canons which is a highlight of the collection. Kam Lukorn" Come and have a look. #weareopen #convictmade #norfolkislandhistory

The theme for the Museum's School holiday programme is "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" and here is the proof! The kids have created the drawings by using a replica Pantograph, similar to what was used on the HMS Sirius. There is one more week of school holidays, so head "daun' taun" and pick up an activity booklet from any Museum or the R.E.O Bookshop. All school aged children and locals living on the island have free entry to all Museum venues. #norfolkislandhistory #kingston #museumactivities

The Pier store was built in 1825 as a Commissariat (a Government or Military store) It has been a mill, a guard-room, a store, a customs shed and the upper storey has even been a coffin room! In 1988 the 2 storey building became available for use by the Norfolk Island Museums. Located at the Kingston pier, the stories take you from the famous mutiny onboard the Bounty, to Pitcairn Island and settlement by the descendants to Norfolk Island in 1856. The islanders brought with them one of the Bounty canons which is a highlight of the collection. Kam Lukorn" Come and have a look. #weareopen #convictmade #norfolkislandhistory

The theme for the Museum's School holiday programme is "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" and here is the proof! The kids have created the drawings by using a replica Pantograph, similar to what was used on the HMS Sirius. There is one more week of school holidays, so head "daun' taun" and pick up an activity booklet from any Museum or the R.E.O Bookshop. All school aged children and locals living on the island have free entry to all Museum venues. #norfolkislandhistory #kingston #museumactivities

The Royal Engineers Office (R.E.O) built c.1850 is the place to begin your visit to the Kingston, UNESCO World Heritage area. Here you can buy an extensive range of books and souvenirs, the Museum entry pass and light refreshments. Located at the Kingston pier opposite the Pier Store museum, it is the meeting place for the Car-tag-along tour and on display is the exhibition "Pacific Publications and Pictures". #norfolkislandhistory #museumshop #Kingston Open Monday to Friday 9am-3pm.

The first European known to have sighted Norfolk Island was Captain James Cook on this day 10 October 1774, on his second voyage around the world. He named th...e island after the Duchess of Norfolk. The Captain Cook monument is located on the northern side, in the National Park. #discoveryday #norfolkislandhistory See more

With over 60 children visiting the Norfolk Island Museums as part of the School Holiday program, we had many people both young and old inspired to draw a cartoon of Norfolk Island life. All entries went into a draw, and we are pleased to announce the following winners: Alasdair: Cartoon of a Medivac flight Frejja: Cartoon of the whaling industry... Ruby: Cartoon of a plane Multiple entries focused on planes (with Foxy’s cartoons at the REO perhaps providing guidance) but other topics depicted include fishing, birthday parties, falling avocados, Norfolk’s sea life and trips to Mount Pitt. We’d like to thank all those who entered and supported the School Holiday program. All the artworks will stay on display with the Temporary Exhibition ‘Pacific Pictures and Publications at the R.E.O until March 2021. #norfolkislandhistory #kingston #museumactivities

The first European known to have sighted Norfolk Island was Captain James Cook on this day 10 October 1774, on his second voyage around the world. He named th...e island after the Duchess of Norfolk. The Captain Cook monument is located on the northern side, in the National Park. #discoveryday #norfolkislandhistory See more

Some of the incredible objects from the First and Second convict settlements on display in the Commissariat Store museum. Located under the All Saints Church in #kingston. Open Monday to Saturday 11am - 3pm. "Kam lukorn" Come and have a look. #norfolkislandhistory #worldheritage credit Norfolk Island Tourism

You can learn all about our incredible history at the Norfolk Island Museums. Take your time and self-guide or join a car tag-along tour with an experienced Museum guide! "Kam lukorn" Come and have a look. #UNESCO #Kingston #convicthistory #norfolkislandhistory #pitcairnhistory

Norfolk Island Museum is hosting the 2021 Congress for the Australasian Federation of Family History Organisation (AFFHO). #historyinparadise #affho #norfolkislandhistory

The Commissariat Store is located on the lower level of All Saints Church on Quality Row. When the Pier Store was flooded in 1834 Commandant Anderson decided to build a new Commissariat away from the waterfront. The Commissariat took only six months to build and was opened in 1835. It consisted of three floors and a basement. The first floor contained a glass partitioned office, a meal room, office and store. The second an engineer store, grain store and office. The third flo...or was used solely for the storage of grain. The basement originally housed the liquor and general store which in 1845 was converted to an issue room. The front steps were constructed after the main building masonry had been completed and are unusually positioned as they cover a part of two of the basement windows. After the Pitcairners arrival in 1856 the basement continued to be used for a store. In 1874 the main or lower floor ceiling was removed to create a double story space for All Saints Church. The basement level was opened as a Museum in the 1990s. Today this Museum displays fascinating items from archaeological digs around the Kingston Site including Polynesian and Convict artefacts, and is open Monday to Saturday 11am - 3pm. "Kam lukorn" Come and have a look. #norfolkislandhistory #worldheritage #kingston See more