Australian Institute of Anatomy
Institute of Anatomy
1931 – 1984
Previously National Museum of Australian Zoology (1924–1931).
Canberra museum and research institute holding national anatomical, natural history and ethnographic collections, and later a centre for Commonwealth nutrition research.
Names over time
- National Museum of Australian Zoology1924–1931
- Australian Institute of Anatomy1931–1984
How it came into existence
Renamed from the National Museum of Australian Zoology under the Australian Institute of Anatomy Agreement Act 1931, when the collection moved to a purpose-built building at Acton, Canberra; it was administered by the Department of Health.
Legislation: Australian Institute of Anatomy Agreement Act 1931
How it ended
Closed in 1984 (some sources say 1985): its collections went to the National Museum of Australia and its building became the headquarters of the National Film and Sound Archive.
- Ethnographic, anatomical and natural history collections
Main functions
- Museum of comparative anatomy and natural history
- Custody of anthropological and ethnographic collections
- Nutrition research
- Public exhibitions
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Health.
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Sources
Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.