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September 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm RSVP The Institute’s 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, 28 September at 5pm | Humffray Room. All members of the Institute are invited to attend. Voting members are reminded that they can provide proxy attendance for the meeting (proxy forms are available below). Members are asked to RSVP to the meeting by… |
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October 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm $27.50 Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to explore Ballarat’s rich history and culture? Look no further than the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours!
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October 2 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm $27.50 Meet at the BMI entrance Get Tickets Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to explore Ballarat’s rich history and culture? Look no further than the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours! This beautiful heritage building dates back to the 1860s and boasts a…
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October 10 @ 2:15 pm - 4:15 pm $33.00 Doors open 1.45pm | 2.15pm show-time Get Tickets Royal Australian Navy 125th Anniversary Concert Fundraising event for Ballarat RSL and Ballarat Mechanics' Institute The Royal Australian Navy Band at HMAS Cerberus. Victoria Royal Australian Navy Wind Band The RAN Wind Band performs a wide variety of musical styles from traditional military marches and classical symphonic…
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October 22 @ 5:30 pm - October 24 @ 6:30 pm $10 – $34 Doors open 30min prior to show Get Tickets A shocking, hilarious, heartfelt quest for love beyond fetish. Artist: Kelly Lim Harris | Photos: Maedforu Creepy old white guys, incel asiaphiles, trophy wife wankers - it’s a minefield out there for a young Asian woman... Kelly wants to find love. Kelly is Asian. Kelly has a…
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October 22 @ 7:00 pm - October 24 @ 8:00 pm $10 – $34 Doors open 30min prior to show Get Tickets A profane but profound comedy musical. Artist: Darby James | Photos: Liv MorisonDarby clicks on a Facebook ad for sperm donation and sets sail across the seas of queer existential mayhem, discovering the absurdities of clinical procreation and considering his own future as a potential gay parent.Join…
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October 22 @ 8:30 pm - October 24 @ 9:20 pm $10 – $34 Doors open 30min prior to show Get Tickets A daring and inventive theatrical experience that reimagines the Dune saga with humour, heart and a touch of madness Photos: JayWhipps | Tyler Clarke | Charlie Jewell Winner - Melbourne Fringe Tour Ready Award - NZ Fringe Festival 2026 Winner - Most Innovative Work - NZ Fringe…
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October 22 @ 8:30 pm - October 24 @ 9:30 pm $10 – $37 Doors open 30min prior to show Get Tickets Melbourne's award-winning improvised whodunnit returns with a brand-new show in a historic venue Photos: Kris Anderson | Mark Gambino | Nick O'Sullivan Welcome to Murder Village, where people shop till they drop... dead. Melbourne's award-winning improvised whodunnit returns with a brand-new show in a historic venue. Staged…
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Fundraiser for Ballarat RSL & BMI
$33 per person
Minerva's Secrets Night Tours
Tue 19 May with special visit to Lantern Vaults
Tour 1 at 7pm – Tour 2 at 9pm.
Calling for Pre-loved books
These donation assist in our Library Fundraising Activities
We can take delivery during regular Library operating hours. See website footer.
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
Sunday 6 September at 2pm - Cost $65
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.
