Downing Herbarium, Macquarie University
The herbarium is a research and teaching collection, specializing in local Sydney flora. Smaller special collections include material from Northern Australia, Antarctica, and western NSW. The principal aim of the collection is to provide a service to students and staff at Macquarie University. It is available by prior arrangement to visitors from the wider community.
Address:
Macquarie University Other, North Ryde NSW 2109, Australia
Tel:
+61 02 98508192
Fax: +61 02 98508245
Hours:
Always to staff of university
By appointment to public
By appointment to public
Email:
Admission:
General admission free
Facilities:
Macquarie University has wheelchair access, public parking (fee), and other facilities common to universities. Public transport (bus, taxi) is available to the campus.
Collection:
The main collection is stored in boxes in a compactus system in Room 148 of building E8C at Amcquarie University. Bryophytes, Lichens and Fungus are stored in steel cabinets in building E8C150. The collection is useful to people needing identification of local plants. It does not mount displays.