Bounty Folk Museum

The Bounty Folk Museum occupies a 1916 building and displays objects, photographs, and documents that tell the story of Norfolk Island's maritime and colonial past. The collection covers materials from several historical periods and offers a comprehensive look at different phases of the island's development.

The museum was established to preserve the island's complex past, shaped by Polynesian settlement, British colonial rule, and penal history. A centerpiece of the collection is a replica of the HMAV Bounty's launch boat, reconstructed using original plans from the UK Maritime Museum.

The collection shows how different people shaped the island over time, from Polynesian roots through colonial periods to the arrival of the Pitcairn community. Visitors see objects and documents that tell stories about how these diverse populations lived and worked together on this isolated place.

The museum is easily accessible and operates on a regular daily schedule that suits most visitors' plans. Most people need about ninety minutes to two hours to properly explore the collections and read through the displays.

The museum operates its own small radio station that broadcasts local content and music from the island community. This station runs from a studio in the main lobby, allowing visitors to experience a rare working broadcast facility right within the building.

GPS coordinates: -29.04160,167.96500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23