The annual John Martin Rare Book Room (JMRBR) open house

The annual John Martin Rare Book Room (JMRBR) open house promotional image

All are invited to drop in from 5:30 to 8 p.m. to tour the space and explore staples of the JMRBR collection. There will also be special materials on display, such as John Gerard’s The herball and Hieronymus Brunschwig’s A most excellent and perfecte homish apothecarye, that will highlight historical examples of medicinal recipes, apothecaries, home remedies, poisons, and herbal medicine.

Thursday, April 24, 2025 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Hardin Library for Health Sciences
John Martin Rare Book Room 446 Hardin Library
600 Newton Road, Iowa City, IA 52246
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Damien Ihrig in advance at (319)335-9154 or damien-ihrig@uiowa.edu.