In January 1972 the Solomon Islands Museum came under direct Government administration as the National Museum. The Journal of the Solomon Islands Museum Association was produced by the Museum Association. The journal includes articles on Solomon Islands material culture, folklore, geology, natural history, research reports from anthropologists and other scientists working in the Solomon
Islands, museum news and acquisition information.

Vol.1 was edited by R.A. Keevil; Vol.2 was edited by Milton Sibisopere.
An editorial committee was responsible for Vol.3. Anna Craven edited Vols.4-6.

The Journal of the Solomon Islands Museum Association, published by the Solomon Islands Museum Association, Honiara,
Vol.1, 1972
Vol.2, 1974
Vol.3, 1975
Vol.4, 1976
Vol.5, 1977.
The Journal of the Cultural Association of the Solomon Islands, published by the Cultural Association of the Solomon Islands, Honiara,
Vol.6, 1978.