# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Arresting the Ephemeral: The Beautiful Usefulness of a Victorian Herbarium
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: 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 is a FREE event. with limited tickets, bookings essential

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, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Heritage Collection Curator. Ellen Becker is a museum and cultural heritage professional, currently working as the Heritage Collections Curator at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, as well as Property Coordinator of Old Melbourne Gaol and Polly Woodside at the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballarat/arresting-the-ephemeral-the-beautiful-usefulness-of-a-victorian-herbarium/200030178442912
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ballarat
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3350
- **lat**: -37.56252
- **long**: 143.85852
- **full address**: 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3350

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Arresting the Ephemeral: The Beautiful Usefulness of a Victorian Herbarium being held?
  - **A:** Arresting the Ephemeral: The Beautiful Usefulness of a Victorian Herbarium takes place on Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm at 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3350.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Arresting the Ephemeral: The Beautiful Usefulness of a Victorian Herbarium?
  - **A:** Arresting the Ephemeral: The Beautiful Usefulness of a Victorian Herbarium is organized by Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Arresting the Ephemeral: The Beautiful Usefulness of a Victorian Herbarium is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ballarat, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Arresting the Ephemeral: The Beautiful Usefulness of a Victorian Herbarium sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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