More than 1.4 million people visited the Adelaide Botanic Garden to enjoy the exclusive display of large-scale glass installations and sculptures by Seattle-based artist Dale Chihuly.
Chihuly in the Botanic Garden ran from last September until April this year, and the world-class event’s success has been captured in independent research.
The research showed the exhibition added $55.7 million in economic benefit to the state’s economy, generating more than 195,000 visitor nights and the equivalent of 303 full-time jobs.
Adelaide has become the most successful host of a Chihuly botanic garden 
exhibition, with attendance figures surpassing visitor numbers at Kew Gardens in London and Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay.
And thanks to the generosity of local philanthropists, future Adelaide Botanic Garden visitors will be able to enjoy two of the works that were especially created for the Adelaide exhibition.
The Jet and Crimson Fiori purchase was made possible through the generosity of 40 South Australian philanthropists, and the Glacier Ice and Lapis Chandelier was kindly donated by Dr Pamela Wall OAM.
Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Director Michael Harvey said the world-class exhibition was a "remarkable celebration of art and nature".
"We know that Adelaide Botanic Garden is a special place loved by millions – so it was genuinely heart-warming to see so many people revelling in the natural setting as they admired the awe-inspiring artwork," Mr Harvey said.
"We hope that more and more people have now discovered the Garden and will keep coming back to spend time together and deepen their appreciation of the botanical world."
Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Presiding Member and Chair Judy Potter added: "We’re especially delighted that our Chihuly story will continue through the acquisition of two works inspired by the iconic Palm House and South Australia’s floral emblem, the Sturt’s Desert Pea."
"We are deeply grateful for these generous donations, which will leave an enduring and awe-inspiring legacy in the garden."
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