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The Herbarium is really going places!
More than 8,000 specimens are added to the Herbarium collection annually, and it was recently valued at $292 million. The irreplaceable collections have been digitised to make them available online; and transported to a new state-of-the-art facility at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan. The purpose-built facility is designed to accommodate further growth and protect and preserve our existing botanical heritage for future generations.
After being housed at Australia’s oldest scientific institution, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, for more than 100-years, the National Herbarium of New South Wales has outgrown its current home and is being relocated.
When the State Government provided $60 million in funding in 2018, the Gardens gave the location of the new scientific innovation centre careful consideration and decided on the fast-growing region of Western Sydney. The Herbarium is conveniently located on-site with the award-winning PlantBank, and our Educators have made it easy for you to add value to your excursions. Once you’ve decided on your program, you can
book a half-hour guided tour of PlantBank in conjunction with your visit. Your students will be captivated by our collections and observe the scientists working to save our plants and our future. The Australian Institute of Botanical Science is committed to providing all children with learning opportunities, for all abilities and socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. We’ve thought about teachers as well. The Gardens offer STEM and Sustainability as well as Nature Play and Aboriginal Culture professional learning to help you enhance your teaching practice, and weave new curriculum seamlessly into your programs. There’s never been a better time to expand your horizons, spend some quality time with your peers and check out our outstanding new facilities.
National Herbarium of New South Wales, Mount Annan
