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to the end of the nineteenth century, and include costumes, dioramas, and multimedia displays. The popular Smith
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Association. Its collections evolved reflecting these changes but remain focused on the historical period, i.e. since
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Europeans in the late 18th century up to the present day, with exhibits complemented by the addition of fully interactive computer displays. The two Burnside wings detail the history of the region from pre-European times, through the
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has been constructed on land immediately behind the museum's southern wing, and opened to the public on 8 July 2008. It is one of very few such gardens outside China. This garden is partly a gift of
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