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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 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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