Melbourne International Exhibition 1888

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf exhibition
gptkbp:artExhibitions Set_a_precedent_for_future_art_exhibitions_in_Australia
gptkbp:artifacts Artifacts displayed in museums today
gptkbp:artwork Influenced local artists and craftsmen
gptkbp:attendance 1,000,000
gptkbp:awards Medals for excellence
gptkbp:collectibility Souvenirs_sold_during_the_exhibition
gptkbp:communityEngagement Engaged local communities in cultural activities
gptkbp:culturalEvents Inspired_future_cultural_festivals_in_Melbourne
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Facilitated cultural exchanges between nations
Enduring_cultural_legacy_in_Australia
Inspired_the_establishment_of_cultural_institutions_in_Melbourne
gptkbp:culturalImpact Promoted_arts_and_industry_in_Australia
gptkbp:economicImpact Long-term economic impact on the region
gptkbp:educationalPrograms Workshops and lectures held during the exhibition
gptkbp:exhibits gptkb:Royal_Exhibition_Building_and_surrounding_gardens
6 months
Over 1,000
Published catalog of exhibits
Innovative design for exhibition layout
gptkbp:historicalRecords Records preserved in archives
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Marked_a_milestone_in_Australia's_cultural_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Melbourne International Exhibition 1888
gptkbp:impact Stimulated local economy
Encouraged educational programs in arts and sciences
Increased public interest in international cultures
Led to improvements in public transport
Boosted_tourism_in_Melbourne
Influenced_cultural_policy_in_Victoria
Inspired_new_building_designs_in_Melbourne
gptkbp:internationalCooperation Countries_from_Europe_and_Asia
gptkbp:internationalRelations Strengthened international relations through cultural diplomacy
gptkbp:legacy Organizations formed to continue cultural promotion
Influenced_future_exhibitions_in_Australia
gptkbp:location gptkb:Melbourne
gptkbp:mediaCoverage Extensive local and international media coverage
gptkbp:notable_event Anniversaries celebrated in subsequent years
gptkbp:notableFeature Fine_arts_from_Europe
Indigenous_Australian_artifacts
Victorian_gold_mining_machinery
gptkbp:openedIn 1888-10-31
1888-04-01
gptkbp:openingHours Held on April 1, 1888
Held on October 31, 1888
gptkbp:organizer Victorian Government
gptkbp:postRetirementCareer Royal_Exhibition_Building_used_for_various_events
gptkbp:publicAccess High levels of public participation and interest
gptkbp:publications Books and articles published about the exhibition
gptkbp:relatedEvent gptkb:Melbourne_International_Exhibition_1880
gptkb:Sydney_International_Exhibition_1879
Exhibition of 1889 in Paris
gptkbp:significance First official international exhibition in Australia
gptkbp:sponsor Various local businesses
gptkbp:sustainability Early discussions on sustainability in exhibitions
gptkbp:theme Industry and Art
gptkbp:type gptkb:World's_Fair
gptkbp:venue gptkb:Royal_Exhibition_Building
gptkbp:volunteers Many volunteers assisted during the event
gptkbp:year 1888