4 July at 5.30pm | BMI The Grand Unveiling of the Margaret Schofield OAM Memorial Piano Ballarat is set to welcome a world-class musical treasure as the Royal South Street Society (RSSS) announces the arrival of a Schimmel Konzert Grand K195 piano, marking a major milestone in the city’s artistic legacy. YOU can contribute by […]
The Royal South Street Society | A BMI Community Partner | You are invited Read More »
Stella Day Out, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events are confirmed they will be listed HERE.
Stella Day Out – Ballarat Read More »
18 July – 4 August | As BMI associated events are confirmed they will be listed HERE.
The Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod 2025 | A BMI Community Partner Read More »
Any BMI events associated with this festival (5 to 27 July) will be listed HERE as details are confirmed.
Ballart Winter Festival Read More »
Go to the Library webpage to view all New Releases. Our Library Why not become a member Up coming Author Talks
Our Library | New Releases & Recommendations May 2025 Read More »
BALLARAT INTERNATIONAL FOTO BIENNALE, 23 August – 19 October | BMI events associated with this festival will be listed here as they come to hand.
Ballarat International Foto Biennale 2025 Read More »
Why are there windows in the basement? This is an updated account on the original article written by heritage architect, consultant and good friend of the BMI, Wendy Jacobs. Wendy was part of the architect and advisory team that devised and formulated the extensive plans for the building renovations, including the theatre, Humffray room, lift
Rex’s Snippets | The Basement… The Truth Read More »
A Treatise On the 20th. June 1868, the secretary of the BMI, Mr. Batten, wrote to Mr. W.F.Fowler in London, the following… “Only one vol. of Briton came by mail before last March, please send Volunteers Services Gazette, no news of the long promised case of books; I ordered many months ago Pole’s Treatise on Cornish
Rex’s Snippets | Cornish Pumping Engines Read More »
John Mildren OAM was the Federal Member for Ballarat 1980-1990. Prior to his election to Federal Parliament, he had been from 1970 a Senior Lecturer in Education at the Ballarat Teachers’ College and later Ballarat CAE. Soon after his election, he acquired one of the limited run of prints, made from the original woodblock, of
Gift & Unveiling Function | From John Mildren OAM & Mildren Family Read More »
Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.
Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges.
Featuring the BMI Image Collection | Now $20
Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60
Australian Heritage Festival
Minerva's Secrets
25 April – Tour 1 at 7.30pm – fully booked
Tour 2 at 9.30pm – still tickets.
2 course dinner & lots
of dancing
