Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 1
2025-05-20 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Twilight Talks 2025, Season 5, Recent Years | Ballarat’s Her Majesty’s Reinvention, Presented by Richard Nicholson

November 19

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5:30 pm

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6:30 pm

Bar open at 5pm

$9.73 – $13.83

Humffray Room

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Her Majesty's Renovation

This talk will examine the recent renovation of Her Majesty’s Theatre and explore the challenges, rewards and outcomes for the community that accompany transformational change to a treasured Heritage Building in the heart of the City of Ballarat.

Speaker: Richard Nicholson

Richard Nicholson, Director, Nicholson Construction Richard is the fourth generation of the Nicholson family to serve on the board. Richard has been a Director since 1998 and is a qualified Civil Engineer specialising in structural engineering. Since joining Nicholson Construction, Richard has been pivotal in growing the company from a locally-based contracting firm in Ballarat, to a major commercial construction company completing projects across the State of Victoria. He is a proactive leader with a particular focus on corporate governance and risk management, and is committed to community engagement.

Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities.

This event is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong

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Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance, includes gst & bkg fee.

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More Twilight Talks

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.

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 2
2025-05-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 3
2025-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind
2025-05-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Blazing Saddles
2025-05-23 18:30 - 20:15 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown
2025-05-23 20:30 - 22:45 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Whispers from the Garden | In Partnership with Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens Inc.
2025-05-24 10:00 - 11:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins
2025-05-24 10:00 - 12:20 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Open House Melbourne Presents, Heritage Conversations: A Life in photos - John Gollings
2025-05-24 15:00 - 16:30 | VIC

Wizard Oil and Wonders: Frank Weston the Wizard Oil Prince
2025-05-24 20:00 - 21:00 | VIC

Sweet Sounds for the Otways
2025-05-25 14:00 - 17:30 | VIC

In Conversation with Nicole Alexander
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Ivan Aristeguieta: All Bangers No Mash
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your winter reading
2025-05-31 10:00 - 2025-06-01 14:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Sweet Mona's Choir | On Tour: Let the Good Times Roll CD Launch
2025-05-31 19:00 - 21:45 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Ballart Pride Market 2025
2025-06-01 09:45 - 15:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Series
2025-06-03 14:00 - 2025-07-01 15:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

In Conversation with Gail Holmes
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Ballarat Film Society | La Chimera
2025-06-12 19:30 - 21:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation
2025-06-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

'Next Fall', A Ballarat National Theatre Production
2025-06-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-22 14:00 - 17:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

In Conversation with Kylie Ladd | This event has now been CANCELLED
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia
