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Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute – Each Tuesday

Library Ground Floor Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

Tuesdays at 2pm | A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people. By appointment only, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice). Group Tours: Group tours can also be accommodated on other days. We also offer specialty tours, information on these can be found on our Building Tours webpage.

$11.00
Ornate hanging lantern with gothic cathedral design illuminated

Lantern Vaults

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BMI - Multiple Spaces 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

May 21 @ 10:00 am - May 24 @ 4:00 pm Free The Basement* Plus bkg. fee Lantern Vaults A new immersive installation in the basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival The work is shaped by historical research and guided by the voice of Florence Batten, the twelve- […]

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Ballarat Mechanics' Institute museum interior with vintage newspaper display

Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

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Meet in the Foyer 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

Thursday 21 May to Saturday 23 May , 3 tours:  11:30am - 12:30am - 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). Sunday 24 May , 4 tours:  10.30am - 11:30am - 12:30am - 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). May 21 @ 11:30 am - May 24 @ 12:15 pm $11 Plus bkg. fee Get Tickets Day Tours […]

$11