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Tour group in a museum gallery, some looking at exhibits, others listening to a guide.

Museum doubles its size

Following weeks of exceptional dedication from a committed team of tradesmen and our museum staff, the Museum’s latest gallery was unveiled on Friday, 12 January.

We were thrilled to have the British High Commissioner, Nicolette Brent, in attendance, along with her husband Karl – a former Royal Marine – and Nicolette’s mother, who is currently on holiday in Vanuatu.

Additionally, we were honoured to welcome Luganville Lord Mayor Hilton Toares, Betty Williams, and Glenda Massing from the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu to this special event.

Also there for the opening, was Vanuatu Tourism Office CEO Adela Issachar and Santo Travel Manager Serah Ety.

Tour group at a museum exhibit with a guide pointing
Museum exhibit: vintage green jeep and display case with artifacts.
Looking through the opening into the new display area of the South Pacific WWII Museum reveals one of our Willy's Jeeps as the showpiece.
Three people stand before a historical ship mural and a ship's bell.
VSA volunteer Miranda (left) and British High Commissioner to Vanuatu Nicolette Brent with her husband Karl at the Museum for the opening.

Featuring two entrances through to the new area, the Master of Ceremonies, Museum Chairman Bradley Wood, invited Mayor Toares to cut one ribbon and VSA volunteer Miranda Williamson to cut the other. Miranda played a key role in securing grants for the renovations from The New Zealand High Commission and the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu.

A heartfelt thanks goes out to our sponsors, Museum staff Marina, Lyn, and Miranda, as well as our skilled tradespeople, including Leighton Shearer from Santo Hardware and Steve Remy from Santo Earth Works. Our sincere gratitude goes out to everyone who contributed to reaching this remarkable milestone in the Museum’s ongoing progress.