National Herbarium of Victoria, Research herbarium at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Australia
The National Herbarium of Victoria maintains 1.5 million preserved specimens of plants, fungi, and algae within its research facility in Melbourne.
Ferdinand von Mueller established this scientific institution in 1853, making it the first of its kind in Victoria and a cornerstone of Australian botanical research.
The herbarium houses specimens from Charles Darwin's Beagle voyage and collections from Joseph Banks during the HMS Endeavour expedition of 1770.
Researchers can access the extensive botanical library and examine type specimens, which represent the largest collection in the Southern Hemisphere.
The institution preserves more than 30,100 type specimens, with 23,100 representing Australian flora and 7,000 from international sources.
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1853
Part of: Australasian Virtual Herbarium
Address: Dallas Brooks Drive & Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne VIC 3004
Website: https://rbg.vic.gov.au/science/herbarium
GPS coordinates: -37.83054,144.97733
Latest update: May 20, 2025 10:55
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