1836: Lady Franklin is wife of the Governor of Van Diemens Land.
She was intelligent and determined to assist create an infant nation.
1839: Lady Jane Franklin bought 130 acres of land in Lenah Valley.
1842: Lady Jane Franklin built Ancanthe. She built a model of a Greek temple and housed a museum of natural history. Most believe the design of the building is based on Lady Jane’s European travels prior to marriage.
1843: Retuned to England. She left the museum to the church who gave it to Queens College.
1875: She dies in England.
1936: Hobart City Council takes ownership of Ancanthe.
1948: Arts Society of Tasmania moves in.
Art exhibitions are common. Hours are 11am to 4pm. The use of the building is as Lady Franklin envisaged.
Lady Franklin Gallery is open to the public on weekends between 11am and 4pm.
https://artstas.clubexpress.com/
She was intelligent and determined to assist create an infant nation.
1839: Lady Jane Franklin bought 130 acres of land in Lenah Valley.
1842: Lady Jane Franklin built Ancanthe. She built a model of a Greek temple and housed a museum of natural history. Most believe the design of the building is based on Lady Jane’s European travels prior to marriage.
1843: Retuned to England. She left the museum to the church who gave it to Queens College.
1875: She dies in England.
1936: Hobart City Council takes ownership of Ancanthe.
1948: Arts Society of Tasmania moves in.
Art exhibitions are common. Hours are 11am to 4pm. The use of the building is as Lady Franklin envisaged.
Lady Franklin Gallery is open to the public on weekends between 11am and 4pm.
https://artstas.clubexpress.com/
