Arresting the Ephemeral: The Beautiful Usefulness of a Victorian Herbarium
Humffray Room
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.
Speaker: Ellen Becker
$25 per person plus booking fee.
Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042
This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. 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.
