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Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute | Series

May 28 @ 2:00 pm - October 29 @ 3:00 pm

$10

Tours occur weekly at 2pm 

A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people.

By appointment only, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice).

Group Tours: Group tours can also be accommodated on other days, to do so contact: katrina@ballaratmi.org.au

The Britannia Theatre, 1920 | Image from the BMI archive
New library, the Batten Room
Humffray Room
Minerva Space
Heritage Reading Room
Talking point: BMI’s Paula Nicholson, Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison and BMI Venue Manager Sam McColl under just some of the candle-smoke graffiti in the Basement | Photo courtesy, Ballarat Times, photographer Edwina Williams

The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee and Phil Roberts).

This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop.

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Start:
May 28 @ 2:00 pm
End:
October 29 @ 3:00 pm
Cost:
$10
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Venue

Lending Library
117-119 Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
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BMI Fundraiser

Featuring:
The Hideaways,
The Harmonies &
Surf Shadows. 

2 course dinner & lots
of dancing