The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact surviving set of the Educational Collections of Victorian Plants (1874–1876), a herbarium and series of books compiled by the first Chief Botanist of the Colony of Victoria, Baron Sir Ferdinand von Mueller.

This presentation reveals the history and significance of this remarkable collection, including a rare close viewing of select botanical specimens and books.

Please note we have another event around our herbarium collection as part of Ballarat Biodiversity Week, click here for details.

Tickets can also be purchased from the BMI Library

There is no allocated seating for this event.

This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.

Contact the host of Arresting the Ephemeral: The Beautiful Usefulness of a Victorian Herbarium