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Image: Be My Valentine 2, 2020 | Melinda Muscat Exhibition of Works Prior to and during Melinda's Tin Art sessions a small exhibition of her works will be on display. Commission earned for works offered for sale during the exhibition will support BMI arts and cultural activities. This display will only be open during normal […]
Discover the secrets of sparkling wine with a tasting workshop at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute with Amie Brûlée, Doctor of Wine. We’ll take you and your taste buds through a range of sparkling wines - including Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, and Australian sparkling - explaining the difference between the styles. You’ll learn about the history, production […]
Come along and experience our Spring Maker & Community Market: Meet our makers & stallholders - More > Live music with the talented kids from Ballarat Centre of Music & the Arts (BCMA) - More > Free entry Visit our library as will will be hosting a BMI Fundraising BOOK SALE Our VINTAGE & COLLECTABLES […]
The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 2.30pm - 4pm) This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance. If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression […]
Live music is back, just in time for the holiday season! The BMI presents: A Very Motown Christmas. Dance your way into Christmas with the sound of Motown and Soul. Motor City Sounds will be playing their biggest gig since 2020 here in the heart of Ballarat! This is the perfect event for your work […]
Come along and experience to our annual Book Sale FundraiserBooks from $5 plusThese books have been generously donated by Our MembersFree entryIf you would like to donate books to this fundraiser please contact Rosemary. Books can be delivered at any time during regular business hours
The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 2.30pm - 4pm) This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of […]
The Push is bringing the All-Ages Tour back on the road this year, bigger and better than ever before! Taking in the sights and scenery throughout 20 regional and outer-suburban locations across Victoria this September and October, the All-Ages Tour will bring thousands of young music fans to locations across the state, in what are […]
The Reading Room (This session will start at 1030am until the resumption of normal operating hours) This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance. If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete […]
Image: The Sailor Dog, by Margaret Wise Brown, A Little Golden Book Classic | Oaky & Ginger Upcycled Exhibition of Works Prior to Market Day at the BMI Simone Reid will display a selection of her works in the library. Commission earned for works offered for sale during the exhibition will support Our Arts and Cultural […]
Come along and experience our Maker & Community Market this March: Meet our makers & stallholders | View Our Makers > Live music | Ballarat Centre of Music and the Arts > Free entry Book Sale We will be hosting a book sale in the Library. These books have been donated to the BMI by […]
BALLARAT ANZACS | Display At the outbreak of the war in August 1914 Ballarat men were quick to enlist. While most consider the Gallipoli landing on April 25th 1915 to be Australia’s first action of the war, Ballarat’s first casualty occurred on September 14th 1914 with the loss of the submarine AE 1 off the […]
Minerva's Secrets Night Tours
Tue 19 May with special visit to Lantern Vaults
Tour 1 at 7pm – Tour 2 at 9pm.
Linen & Lace Exhbition
Includes Devonshire Tea | $20
Sat & Sun 22, 23 Oct
10am-4pm
Remembrance Day:
A Surgeon Commander & A Leading Cook - Recent War Memoribilia
Wed 29 Oct & 5 Nov, 5.30pm.
Coming soon…
Rozzi Bazzani. Stella Day Out: Katia Ariel & Samah Sabawi, Rachael Johns
Coming soon…
Dianne Dempsey, Chrissie Bellbrae, Paula Gleeson, Rozzi Bazzani.
Coming in November…
Stella Day Out, Ballarat, Rachael Johns & Margaret Hickey
Australian Heritage Festival
Minerva's Secrets
25 April – Tour 1 at 7.30pm – fully booked
Tour 2 at 9.30pm – still tickets.
Spring Season, History Talks:
Ballarat's Henry Lawson - The Dragon's Den - Gold! Gold! Gold!
Wed 3, 17 & 24 September, 5.30pm.
Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60
The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2026 Calendar
Featuring illustrations from our Heritage Book 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
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