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Exhibition | Not the Last Picture Show: From the Archives | Ballarat Heritage Festival
May 17 @ 10:30 am - May 30 @ 4:00 pm
Free – $5This Heritage Reading Room (the original Mining Exchange in Ballarat) houses a fascinating and authentic representation of a Mechanics’ Institute library from early last century, and visitors will be delighted at the opportunity to touch, feel and read some of more than 16,000 historic books and other publications that make up the registered collection, for a small entry fee.
Visitors will also be able to access a continuation of the themed exhibition within this magnificent room, focusing on the history of Ballarat’s community spaces dedicated to entertainment and the importance of those in strengthening a cohesive and inclusive community.
We will be hosting another exhibition in the Hugh Williamson Foyer (free entry).
Free for BMI members | General admittance $5 at the library desk on entry
These tours take place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.
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Details
- Start:
- May 17 @ 10:30 am
- End:
- May 30 @ 4:00 pm
- Cost:
- Free – $5
- Event Categories:
- About us, Art programs, Ballarat Heritage Festival, Culture, Exhibition, Twilight Talks, Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals
- Event Tags:
- cinema, culture, Discussion, exhibition, film, image collection, local stories
Organiser
Venue
- Heritage Reading Room
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117-119 Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350 Australia + Google Map - Phone
- (03) 5331 3042
- View Venue Website
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