Whatever our motivation, it seems many of us just love to collect things. For some it is an interest, for others a passion, and for institutions such as the Allport, it is a reason for being.

If you have every wondered about what, why and how museums and libraries collect things, then come with us on a journey to the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts and discover the building of a very special collection.

	All about the Allport: Collection Periods
	Why do we collect?
	What do we collect?
	How do we collect?
	Beautiful new and not-so-rare books
	Fancy Buying These! Engaging stories and fantastic finds
	Gallery of Works

This online exhibition was designed as a companion to the physical exhibition Fancy Buying That: new acquisitions 1996 – 2006 which was held from 2 November 2006 – 16 February 2007 at the

Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts

State Library of Tasmania
91 Murray Street, Hobart.