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Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures

Prahran Mechanics' Institute Victorian History Library 39 Saint Edmonds Road, Prahran

July 30 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Prahran Mechanics' Institute Victorian History Library Rare Books in Mechanics' InstitutesJoin our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854), Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (est. 1859), and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839).Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs, […]

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Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi Final

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

August 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Herald Sun Aria - Semi Final Our premier aria event. This is the event that has helped launch the careers of some of Australia and New Zealand's most successful operatic stars, including our Patron, Dame Kirite Kanawa! Tonight, experience the pure […]

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Raise a Glass for Brass. 

The Little Brass Band BMI Fundraiser

Sun 10 August at 2pm. 

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Australian Heritage Festival

Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm. 

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Devonshire Tea & Fashion Parade

Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60

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Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

  Performance – 18 May.

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Australian Heritage Festival Events at the BMI

18 April to 18 May. 

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Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective

Wed 2-30 April, 5.30pm. 

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Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI

16 to 25 May 

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Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

  Performance – 18 May.

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Australian Heritage Festival

Minerva's Secrets

25 April – Tour 1 at 7.30pm – fully booked
Tour 2 at 9.30pm – still tickets. 

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Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport

Thu 4 September at 6pm. 

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portrait of author with book cover

Australian Heritage Festival

Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm. 

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Ballarat Heritage Festival BMI Day Tours

Two tours  on 20 &  21 May 

 

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with Nicole Alexander

28 May at 6pm. 

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with Gail Holmes

 Wed 4 June at 6pm. 

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Ballart Seniors Festival 

Celebrate at the BMI.

 October 2025. 

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Ballarat Pride Month

Events at BMI

The Month of June 

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Ballarat Winter Festival

Events at BMI

5 July – 27 July 

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 Coming in September…

Gabriel Bergmoser, Tracey Lee Holmes, Chrissie Bellbrae, Paula Gleeson.

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with Michael Robotham

 Wed 20 August at 6pm. 

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BMI Fundraiser

Featuring:
The Hideaways,
The Harmonies &
Surf Shadows. 

2 course dinner & lots
of dancing

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