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Get Rhythm: The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show | THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED

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

November 22 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm $55 Get Tickets Australia's most authentic Johnny Cash & June Carter Show, with full live band. Get Rhythm Will take you on a Musical Journey Get Rhythm: The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show delivers a respectful Cash experience that will leave you uplifted and energised. Lead by […]

$55

Minerva’s Secrets | Night Tour 3

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

November 23 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm $28.69 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 […]

$28.69

Minerva’s Secrets | Night Tour 4

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

November 23 @ 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm $28.69 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 […]

$28.69
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Twilight Talks 2024, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: Johnny Alloo… of Ballarat Notoriety

BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

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 […]

$8 – $12

Kadampa Meditation Series | Daily Rituals for Inner Peace

Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Free – $15 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 […]

Free – $15
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Summer Book Sale | Stockpile for the holidays

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

November 30 @ 10:00 am - December 1 @ 2:00 pm Free Lending Library Books priced from $1 - more for collectable items. Image, artist impression only | Photo by | helloiamtugce Don't miss our book sale this weekend. Admission and parking are free (one hour on Saturday, all day Sunday). There are hundreds of […]

Free

Kadampa Meditation Series | Daily Rituals for Inner Peace

Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Free – $15 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 […]

Free – $15

Ballarat Chess Club

BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

Meet Thursdays in the Humffray Room

$3 – $80

Kadampa Meditation Series | Daily Rituals for Inner Peace

Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Free – $15 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 […]

Free – $15
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Medieval to Metal Rockumentary Film Series: ‘Don’t Look Back’ 1967

BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Curated by BMI Heritage Curator - Ellen Becker December 11 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Bar open at 6pm $15 – $35 Minerva Theatre Get tickets Don't Look Back Director: D.A. Pennebaker, 1967 (1hr 36m) Bob Dylan To celebrate the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Medieval to Metal exhibition, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is screening three […]

$15 – $35

Ballarat Chess Club

BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

Meet Thursdays in the Humffray Room

$3 – $80
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Ballarat Film Society | Smiley

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

December 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Australian 1950s Outback DramaTo conclude this year marking our 70-year existence, let’s watch a 1956 Australian film classic about an imaginative young boy who lives in the fictional small town of Murrumbilla in the Australian outback. Listen to an older generation of Australian accents; watch two-up games […]

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Australian Heritage Festival

Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm. 

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guides dressed in period costum

Australian Heritage Festival

Minerva's Secrets

25 April – 2 tours: 7.30pm & 9.30pm. 

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portrait of author with book cover

Australian Heritage Festival

Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm. 

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Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

Fundraising Dinner
17 May. 

  Performance – 18 May.

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Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI

16 to 25 May 

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Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective

Wed 2-30 April, 5.30pm. 

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Australian Heritage Festival Events at the BMI

18 April to 18 May. 

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Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

Fundraising Dinner
17 May. 

  Performance – 18 May.

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Performance tickets
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Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Devonshire Tea & Fashion Parade

Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60

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The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2025 Calendar

Featuring the BMI Image Collection | Now $20

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Featuring:
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2 course dinner & lots
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