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25/07/2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 19yrs and under | 11am - 4.30pm An impressive line up of talent throughout the day. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People…
26/07/2025 @ 9:15 am - 6:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 16yrs and under, 9.15am - 1.30pm Pianoforte 16yrs and under - competing to win the aggregate prize. Celebrating Chopin Junior, 16yrs and under, 3.30pm - 6.30pm Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place…
27/07/2025 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Premier Pianoforte event The Margaret Schofield - Celebrating Chopin Competition $9,000 in prize money, come and see Australia's best pianists battle for the prize performing the glorious . Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes…
28/07/2025 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Junior Vocal Sections 10yrs and under Tiny and talented! Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants…
29/07/2025 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Junior Vocal Sections 11yrs to under 14yrs The most competitive and largest age group! Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin…
30/07/2025 @ 9:30 am - 7:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Junior Vocal Sections 11yrs to under 14yrs Day two, competing for the overall aggregate! Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin…
30/07/2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Prahran Mechanics' Institute Victorian History Library Rare Books in Mechanics' Institutes Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854), Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (est. 1859), and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs, explore rare books and materials in…
30/07/2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our daily…
31/07/2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Junior Vocal Sections 14yrs to under 16yrs A huge variety of mixed genres! Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation…
01/08/2025 @ 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Championship Challenge (Junior) Art Song and Lieder (18yrs and over) and a stunning masterclass conducted by Dr Richard Chew - all invited to attend! Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country.…
02/08/2025 @ 9:30 am - 9:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Senior Classical Vocal , 9.30am - 3.30pm An impressive classical showcase for 18yrs and over. Premire Senior Vocal event, 5pm - 9pm Championship Challenge, $1,000 in prize money. Come and see the finest singers perfroming two contrasting peices. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South…
03/08/2025 @ 2:30 pm - 8:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Herald Sun Aria - Heat 1 - 2.30pm-4.30pmHerald Sun Aria - Heat 2 - 6.30pm-8.30pm140 Singers vying for their place in the semi-final, and ultimately their place in theprestigious Herald Sun Aria Final.This is an afternoon and evening of incredible singing and passionate operatic ariasperfromed by the best of Australia's emerging talent.…
Trivia Night Fundraiser
26 August Doors open 6.45pm | Tickets also available at the door
$25 per person | $20 BMI members
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.
Coming in November…
Stella Day Out, Ballarat, Rachael Johns & Margaret Hickey
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
Pre-Sale $60 from 6 Aug to 9 Aug - $65 thereafter
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.
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