Rare Books: Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute | Rare Book Week

July 24 @ 10:00 am - August 2 @ 3:00 pm

Free

Heritage Reading Room

Open during regular Library operating hours – See footer below – Closed Friday 23 July & Saturday 24 July for Special Event.

Rare books including Darwin's Origin of Species at BMI Collection

Our Heritage Collection Volunteers are showcasing a small display of rare books from our Collection.

Rare books displayed at Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Heritage Reading Room
Step back in time at Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute's Rare Book Week, running 24 July to 2 August. Explore extraordinary historical treasures, including a copy of Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' and a 16th Century Bible.

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.