Founded in 1853, the National Herbarium of Victoria at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is a globally significant archive of botanical diversity holding more than 1.6 million preserved specimens. Join Alison Vaughan to explore this scientific and cultural treasure and discover the stories of the people who shaped its development.
Alison Vaughan is a collections management professional with extensive experience in the physical and digital curation of herbarium specimens. She has a long association with the National Herbarium of Victoria, having worked there in various roles since 2003, and serving as Collections Manager of the Herbarium since 2021.
