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.
Join BMI Heritage Curator, Ellen Becker as she reveals the history and significance of this remarkable collection, including a rare close viewing of select botanical specimens and books.
Tickets can also be purchased from the BMI Library
