Santos Museum of Economic Botany - Adelaide - SA - Australia
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S 34° 55.091 E 138° 36.679
54H E 281789 N 6133424
The Museum of Economic Botany in Botanical Garden Adelaide
Waymark Code: WMY5AF
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 04/24/2018
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Santos Museum of Economic Botany
The Museum of Economic Botany is dedicated to the collection and interpretation of ‘useful’ plants. It was established by Schomburgk in 1879. Described as "the last purpose-built colonial museum in the world" it is located within the Gardens a short distance to the west of the Goodman Building. Built in Greek revival style and opened in May 1881, the building and its interior were extensively restored during 2008-09. The restoration works were assisted by a grant from the Government of Australia for $1.125 million and sponsorship by South Australian oil and gas company, Santos. The sponsorship arrangement also included naming rights and a commitment to ongoing support of the museum's exhibition program. Much of the collection originally on display in 1881 has been reinstated including a collection of papier mache and stucco replicas of various fruits and fungi. A unique contemporary space for temporary exhibitions within the museum was created by Khai Liew Design. Displays of aboriginal artifacts, a subject neglected by the original museum, were prepared in collaboration with the South Australian Museum. The museum is notable for the completeness of its preservation. The building, its interior decoration, showcases, collections and even many labels have survived from as early as 1865. The Museum is on the Register of State Heritage Items, the Register of the City of Adelaide Heritage Items, and has been classified by the National Trust of Australia.
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