We are saddened to report that the Museum of Electrical Philosophy will soon lose its physical presence in Melbourne's historic Nicholas Building. Our operating budget has been under considerable pressure in the past year or so and now we have a 25% rent increase. So that's it for a while.
The archived works, works under construction and our incomparable collection of research material will go into temporary storage onsite, thanks to the cooperation of our neighbour André who will be taking over the premises progressively.
It is hoped some alternative location can be found when the director returns from study leave in July. His research proposal refers to several European museums, and it is hoped he will be diligent in posting reports of his research here from time to time.
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Established under the aegis of the Centre for Electrical Philosophy, the Museum's primary role is to collect, develop and occasionally display works that illustrate or are otherwise relevant to the concepts, principles and interests of the Centre, or the personal research projects of the Director.
The museum for several years offered a program of temporary or seasonal exhibits within the limited public display facilities of the Centre at the Nicholas Building. However, as noted in earlier postings, programs were suspended in 2010. It is hoped to restore all facilities once new premises can be secured.
An autonomous department of the Centre for Electrical Philosophy
About the Museum of Electrical Philosophy
Established under the aegis of the Centre for Electrical Philosophy, the Museum's primary role is to collect, develop and occasionally display works that illustrate or are otherwise relevant to the concepts, principles and interests of the Centre, or the personal research projects of the Director.
The museum for several years offered a program of temporary or seasonal exhibits within the limited public display facilities of the Centre at the Nicholas Building. However, as noted in earlier postings, programs were suspended in 2010. It is hoped to restore all facilities once new premises can be secured.
For further information you are invited to email the director.
Finding the Museum
It is regretted that the extended collection, archives and workshop are not currently accessible to the public. It is hoped to restore all facilities once new premises can be secured.
Historical note: the Museum's original site was on the 6th floor of the Nicholas Building, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, Australia. One could enter via Cathedral Arcade at the corner of Swanston St and Flinders Lane, and be elevated to the 6th floor by Dimitri, Joan or Tim, or even take one's chances in the automatic lift. Except when Mr Otis regretted, then one had to use the stairs.
Personnel
- Jim Hart
- Victoria, Australia
- Director of the Centre for Electrical Philosophy; principal curator of the Museum; head of research and workshop supervisor.
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