Minerva’s Secrets Night Tours are back this month and in November . Two tours, 7.30pm and 9.30pm. These tours have been very popular with terrific feedback. Book Night Tours Loading view. Today Upcoming Upcoming Select date. Oct 25 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Minerva’s Secrets | Night Tour 1 $28.69 Oct 25 9:30 pm – 10:30 […]
Minerva’s Secrets, Night Tours | Are on again, don’t miss out. Read More »
Due to popular demand our calendar is back again for 2025. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute 2025 monthly wall calendar features twelve beautiful photographs from our heritage image collection. Each month you can turn over a new leaf to a delightful Ballarat scene. This calendar will look beautiful in your home or office, with a binder
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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
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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
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These tours are a wonderful way of learning about the history of this important part of Ballaarat’s heritage, still operating 6 days a week. As well as our heritage listed building we have a valuable collection of heritage books, newspapers & photographs. Why you don’t come on in and find out more, $10 never went so far.
Looking for an adventure next Tuesday at 2pm? Why not take a day tour of the BMI. Read More »
Newspaper Reading Room | Victoria League Room (ground floor) Lending Library | Batten Room Stand in the entry to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and straight ahead is a long passage with five doors that could go anywhere. Open the double doors at the far end, you will find a room now called the Batten Room.
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James Robert Pound was born to Mr James Henry and Mrs Selina Maude (nee Walton) Pound at their home Lyndon in Riversdale Road Auburn, Victoria on 22 April 1888. James studied Metallurgy at the School of Mines, Ballarat (SMB) where he was founder of the SMB Literary and Debating Society, and foundation member and Editor
BMI Notables | Contribution by Neil Leckie | Dr James Robert Pound, Benefactor Read More »
Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60
Featuring the BMI Image Collection | $40
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.
2 course dinner & lots
of dancing
