BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20280401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20280930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T113000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260121T221045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T033520Z UID:70205-1778320800-1778326200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Teeny Tiny Stevies - Brain Fart Tour DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/teeny-tiny-stevies-brain-fart-tour/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Live Music,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Square-logo-only-1920x1920-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260310T043604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T043048Z UID:71186-1778355000-1778362200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:One Tease Rules Them All: Fellowship of the G-String - The Burlesque Parody DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/one-tease-rules-them-all-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sq-promo-one.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ethereal Realm Events Co.":MAILTO:etherealrealm.eventsco@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260511T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260511T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260316T013945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T043011Z UID:71295-1778522400-1778527800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Victoria Purman DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/victoria-purman/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-victoria-purman.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260303T011741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T041831Z UID:71063-1778697000-1778702400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Kerri Rogan DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-kerri-rogan/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-v3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260302T013053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T041747Z UID:71031-1778698800-1778702400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Love Changes Everything: How to Transform Yourself & the World Around You DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-13-may/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3-Love-Changes-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260129T041334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T035403Z UID:70407-1778787000-1778792400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Black Dog DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-black-dog/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/black-dog-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T180000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260128T044603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035919Z UID:70338-1778920200-1778954400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Victorian Occult Conference DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/victorian-occult-conference/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sq-promo-vic-occult.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260310T001332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035527Z UID:71137-1779217200-1779220800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-19-may-26/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260414T044444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T054257Z UID:72157-1779219000-1779222600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Lantern Vaults | Special Preview DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lantern-vaults-preview/ LOCATION:The Basement\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-events-lantern-vaults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260310T002124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044437Z UID:71139-1779224400-1779228000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-18-may-26-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260509T053122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T053401Z UID:72861-1779303600-1779307200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Anxiety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-anxiety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260521T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260418T053218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T063609Z UID:72320-1779357600-1779638400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Lantern Vaults DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lantern-vaults/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-events-lantern-vaults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260318T041021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T045854Z UID:71379-1779476400-1779481800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Panic from the Sky: A Call of Cthulhu Adventure DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/panic-in-the-sky/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sq-promo-events-tales-final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260523T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T121500 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260421T025952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T053103Z UID:72387-1779535800-1779624900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Heritage Festival - Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-heritage-festival-tours/ LOCATION:Meet in the Foyer\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-day-tours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260313T002934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035212Z UID:71249-1779906600-1779912000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Amanda Hampson DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/amanda-hampson/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-amanda-hampson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260509T053422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T054009Z UID:72867-1779908400-1779912000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Aniety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-27-may/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260530T110000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260528T041002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T034920Z UID:73311-1780135200-1780138800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Lantern Vaults DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lantern-vaults-reprised/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-events-lantern-vaults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260509T053525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T053950Z UID:72869-1780513200-1780516800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Aniety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-3-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260606T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260606T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064053 CREATED:20260511T011117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T035755Z UID:72909-1780767000-1780781400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Queer Blak+ Deadly with Steven Oliver DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/queer-blak-deadly-with-steven-oliver/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,Burlesque,Comedy,Festival,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-queer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260607T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260607T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064054 CREATED:20260514T020854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T045643Z UID:72943-1780833600-1780844400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Moco: 5 Senses of Drag Workshop DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/moco-5-senses-of-drag-workshop/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-moco.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064054 CREATED:20260509T053553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T012250Z UID:72871-1781118000-1781121600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Transformative Power of Concentration DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-10-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6-Focus_Concentration_BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064054 CREATED:20260129T043042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035120Z UID:70415-1781206200-1781211600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Monster DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-monster/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/monster-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064054 CREATED:20260310T005733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T015517Z UID:71141-1781290800-1781294400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-12-jun-26/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sq-promo-minerva-secrets2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064054 CREATED:20260310T010115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T032649Z UID:71143-1781298000-1781301600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-12-jun-26-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sq-promo-minerva-secrets.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064054 CREATED:20250527T054132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T003601Z UID:65238-1781618400-1799766000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - Each Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-ballarat-26/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/building-tours-sq-promo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064054 CREATED:20260506T023026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T043433Z UID:72763-1781719200-1781724600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-anthea-hodgson/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sp-promo-talks-anthea-hodgson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064054 CREATED:20260509T053624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T012458Z UID:72873-1781722800-1781726400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Transformative Power of Concentration DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-17-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6-Focus_Concentration_BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260621T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260621T180000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064054 CREATED:20260514T032237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T041434Z UID:72955-1782052200-1782064800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Pianoforte Schedule - Celebrating Chopin DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/royal-south-street-society-pianoforte-schedule-celebrating-chopin-26/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Live Music,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-chopin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064054 CREATED:20260313T005434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034824Z UID:71257-1782237600-1782243000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Mark Smith DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/mark-smith-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-mark-smith.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T064054 CREATED:20260509T053656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T012745Z UID:72875-1782327600-1782331200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Transformative Power of Concentration DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n  Saturday 23 May \, 3 tours:  11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n Sunday 24 May \, 4 tours:  10.30am – 11:30am – 12:30am – 1:30pm  (aporoximately 45 minute duration). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:30 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet in the Foyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plus bkg. fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute \n \n The origin of Mechanics' Institutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. George Birkbeck\, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow\, held the first lectures for the skilled workers of the day in 1799. He is acknowledged as the founder of the mechanics institute movement. These lectures led to facilities dedicated to workers’ education – the Edinburgh School of Arts opened in 1821 and the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Then\, in the 19th century Institutes spread rapidly throughout the British Empire and to other areas such as the United States. By 1851 over 700 Institutes were operating throughout Britain.The first Australian Institute was established in Hobart in 1827.Sydney followed in 1833 and Melbourne in 1839 (the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute becamethe Athenaeum in 1873). \n \n Under Minerva's Gaze | Tour information \n \n The research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee & Phil Roberts). This reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost $11 per person plus fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility: Most of the tour experience is wheelchair accessible.  BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-24-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6-Focus_Concentration_BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR