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    The Heritage Collection | Special Program

    Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

    An introduction to the history of the BMI Heritage listed collection, its origins, preservation and future, including an examination of some of the most valuable collection items.  The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  (BMI) Collection is of historical significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, […]

    $15.00
  • botanical specimens

    Living Heritage Exhibition

    Heritage Reading Room Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021, with work completed in December 2022. These items include original volumes […]

    $5
  • botanical specimens

    Living Heritage Exhibition

    Heritage Reading Room Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021, with work completed in December 2022. These items include original volumes […]

    $5

  • The Ballarat Courier Collection | Special Programs

    Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

    Sit down with us as we read the paper that continues to tell the story of Ballarat. The BMI houses hard copies of this local icon dating back to its inception; what might you discover as you turn the pages of history? Cost: $15 BMI members | $25 Regular fee Book here View the full […]

    $15
  • botanical specimens

    Living Heritage Exhibition

    Heritage Reading Room Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021, with work completed in December 2022. These items include original volumes […]

    $5
  • restoring botanical specimens

    Baron von Mueller Collection | Special Programs

    Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

    Up close and personal with  Baron Ferdinand Von Mueller  -   Baron von Mueller was appointed government botanist for the then colony of Victoria by Governor  Charles La Trobe in 1853, and later director of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.  He also founded the  National Herbarium of Victoria and named many Australian plants.  Come along […]

    $15

  • Cataloguing workshop | AMaGa | Geraldine Brault

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

    Victorian Collections Introductory Cataloguing Workshop This workshop provides an introduction to the principles of collections management and catalogue documentation. Participants will learn how to best physically manage their collection items as well as digitally document them using Victorian Collections: a free, web-based and easy-to-use collections management system. Topics covered in this workshop include: Introduction to […]

  • botanical specimens

    Living Heritage Exhibition

    Heritage Reading Room Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021, with work completed in December 2022. These items include original volumes […]

    $5
  • botanical specimens

    Living Heritage Exhibition

    Heritage Reading Room Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021, with work completed in December 2022. These items include original volumes […]

    $5

  • The Artwork of the BMI | Special Programs

    Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

    A detailed look at the restoration of The Girl in the Bonnet and other needy artworks in the collection. Book attendance | $15 BMI members | $25 Regular fee. Bookings View the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI Ballarat Heritage Festival | BMI Melba Opera Trust Scholars announced for 4 June […]

    $15
  • botanical specimens

    Living Heritage Exhibition

    Heritage Reading Room Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021, with work completed in December 2022. These items include original volumes […]

    $5

  • The Photography of the BMI | Special Programs

    Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

    The BMI is home to thousands of photographs of Ballarat through the ages.  Through the lens of several different photographers and collectors including Max Harris,  the BMI might just have that photograph you are looking for! Book attendance | $15 BMI members | $25 Regular fee. Bookings View the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival […]

    $15