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AMaGA NATIONAL CONFERENCE | 19 September 3.30pm - 5pm | Concurrent session: Activism and climate. | Program is subject to change.
AMaGA NATIONAL CONFERENCE | 19 September 3.30pm - 5pm | Concurrent session: Education and Public Programs | Program is subject to change.
AMaGA NATIONAL CONFERENCE | 20 September 12.30pm - 3.30pm | Concurrent session: Education and Exhibitions National Networks. Program is subject to change.
AMaGA NATIONAL CONFERENCE | 20 September 12.30pm - 3.30pm | Concurrent session: Emerging Professionals National Network | Program is subject to change.
Also a part of the VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL | The Fallen Woman Fiona McIntosh. The heart-stopping new historical adventure from the bestselling author of The Sugar Palace
BMI FUNDRAISER | The BMI vintage & Pre-loved Shop are showcasing their wares Make time for a lovely get together. A glass of champagne on entry with music accompaniment and a beautiful high tea with: Fashion Parade...
BMI FUNDRAISER | The BMI vintage & Pre-loved Shop are showcasing their wares Make time for a lovely get together. A glass of champagne on entry with music accompaniment and a beautiful high tea with: Fashion Parade...
STELLA DAY OUT: Writing about the Future | Kate Mildenhall in conversation with Van Badham | 16 November 1pm - 2pm | Free
STELLA DAY OUT: Travel Writing | Adriane Howell and Favel Parrett in conversation with Fiona Sweet. | 16 November 3pm - 4pm | Free.
November 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bar open at 5pm $8 – $12 Humffray Room Get tickets How James became King: The true story of James 'King' O'Malley Speaker: Author, Brian O'Malley Brian O'Malley is a retired Australian Federal public servant with experience in law enforcement functions and wide range of work and […]
November 22 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm $100 – $1000 Snake Valley Golf Club Registration now complete Take part in this important BMI fundraiser 9 holes of golf (approximately 2.5hrs) preceeded by lunch, a raffle, presentations and then the option to play another 9 holes of golf and enjoy daylight saving on the picturesque […]
November 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bar open at 5pm $8 – $12 Humffray Room Get Tickets Johnny Alloo... of Ballarat notoriety Speaker: Author, John Smyth Article: by Edwina Williams, Ballarat Times - Friday 24 May 2024 When you hear ‘Johnny Alloo,’ you might be like many people in Ballarat who associate 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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