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03/06/2025 @ 2:00 pm - 01/07/2025 @ 3:00 pm $11.78 A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people. By appointment only, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice). Group Tours: Group tours can also be accommodated on other days.
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02/07/2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our daily…
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04/07/2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Minerva Space RSVP The Grand Unveiling of the Margaret Schofield OAM Memorial PianoBallarat is set to welcome a world-class musical treasure as the Royal South Street Society (RSSS) announces the arrival of a Schimmel Konzert Grand K195 piano, marking a major milestone in the city’s artistic legacy.YOU can contribute by purchasing a key in your… |
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08/07/2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm $11.78 TBA Get Tickets J.S. Davidson Hunted: The Aztec Saga If one should fall, they each will fade... Tethered: The Aztec Saga Darkness will come, no one will evade... Hunted: The Aztec Saga | J. S. Davidson Tethered: The Aztec Saga | J. S. Davidson I don’t know how long I have been in this room.…
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08/07/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm $11.78 TBA Get Tickets Ella Stone Breakfast With You Breakfast WIth You | Ella Stone The plan is simple. Nicole will return to her hometown of Riverbanks for the funeral and provide a eulogy for a father she no longer knows. Afterwards, she will slip back to Sydney where she'll wear the infamous Diamond Dress to…
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08/07/2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm $11.78 A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people. By appointment only, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice). Group Tours: Group tours can also be accommodated on other days.
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09/07/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm $11.78 Humffray Room Get Tickets Broke Road Matthew Spencer A Murder at home - A community on edge - Someone is watching. 'A tightly plotted, fast moving, beautifully written whodunnit' - Jane Caro 'Enthralling, Matthew Spencer nails it' - Chris Hammer From the bestselling author of Black River. This July sees the release of Broke Road.…
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09/07/2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peacethrough meditation and Buddhist teachings.The in-person setting fosters a supportive community andoffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve ourdaily problems and find the lasting…
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10/07/2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Indigenous Coming of Age Story Filmed in the stunning Pilbara over five weeks, Nyul Nyul/Yawuru woman Jub Clerc’s debut feature film is the first Western Australian film by a First Nation’s director. 16-year-old Murra, whose abandonment by her drug-fuelled mother puts her at risk of being sent into the Child Protection system, instead finds herself… |
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11/07/2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $35.50 Minerva Space Get Tickets 'One to watch.' NSW Police 'Knack for a ripping anecdote.' ★★★★ The Age 'Fascinating and unique.' Chortle (UK) 'A compelling and utterly hysterical night of comedy' ★★★★★ ArtsHub Nominee - Best Newcomer Award, 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival In 2021, Andrew Hamilton spent four months in two of Sydney’s maximum-security prisons…
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15/07/2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm $11.78 A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people. By appointment only, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice). Group Tours: Group tours can also be accommodated on other days.
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16/07/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm $11.78 Humffray Room Get Tickets Shift Irma Gold 'Unforgettable' - Nigel Featherstone. ‘Evocative, propulsive and heartbreaking, Shift is a novel that can change the way you think.’ – Rochelle Siemienowicz, Double Happiness ‘Seductive, superbly atmospheric and beautifully narrated with a painterly, cinemascope feel, Shift will make your heart race.’ – Niq Mhlongo, The City is Mine In the year of…
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16/07/2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our daily…
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18/07/2025 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Open age sections including AMEB duet/trio and original song. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants…
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18/07/2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Strut Your Stuff Competitors sing two songs showcasing the best of their ability Solo and Accompanist - Dynamic duos working together to create unity Accompanist Masterclass with Daniel Tsujak - all invited to attend Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a…
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19/07/2025 @ 10:00 am - 9:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Senior Vocal Sections | 10am - 4pm A huge variety of mixed genres and incredible voices. Senior Vocal Sections | 5.30pm - 9.30pm The ultimate Stage and Screen Combo challenge Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This…
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20/07/2025 @ 9:30 am - 8:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Vocal Sections 16yrs-18yrs | 9.30am - 4.30pm A wide variety of genres including VCE performance. Vocal Sections 16yrs-18yrs | 6pm - 8pm The ultimate Stage and Screen Combo challenge Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event…
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21/07/2025 @ 9:15 am - 9:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 9yrs and under | 9.15am - 2.30pm A showcase of our youngest talent throughout the day. Pianoforte 12yrs and under | 3pm - 9.30pm Includes duets, trios, popular and classical. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner…
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22/07/2025 @ 9:15 am - 6:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 10yrs and under | 9.15am - 6pm A showcase of our youngest talent throughout the day. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People…
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23/07/2025 @ 9:15 am - 9:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte Open Age | 9.15am - 2pmTop pianists competing for prizes in classical and popular.Pianoforte 14yrs and Under | 3pm - 9pmCompeting to win the aggregate prize. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place…
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23/07/2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our daily…
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24/07/2025 @ 9:15 am - 4:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 11yrs to 14yrs | 9.15am - 4.30pm A showcase of talent throughout the day. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the…
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25/07/2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 19yrs and under | 11am - 4.30pm An impressive line up of talent throughout the day. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People…
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26/07/2025 @ 9:15 am - 6:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 16yrs and under, 9.15am - 1.30pm Pianoforte 16yrs and under - competing to win the aggregate prize. Celebrating Chopin Junior, 16yrs and under, 3.30pm - 6.30pm Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place…
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27/07/2025 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Premier Pianoforte event The Margaret Schofield - Celebrating Chopin Competition $9,000 in prize money, come and see Australia's best pianists battle for the prize performing the glorious . Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes…
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28/07/2025 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Junior Vocal Sections 10yrs and under Tiny and talented! Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants…
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29/07/2025 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Junior Vocal Sections 11yrs to under 14yrs The most competitive and largest age group! Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin…
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30/07/2025 @ 9:30 am - 7:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Junior Vocal Sections 11yrs to under 14yrs Day two, competing for the overall aggregate! Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin…
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30/07/2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Prahran Mechanics' Institute Victorian History Library Rare Books in Mechanics' Institutes Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854), Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (est. 1859), and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs, explore rare books and materials in…
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30/07/2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our daily…
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31/07/2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Junior Vocal Sections 14yrs to under 16yrs A huge variety of mixed genres! Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation…
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01/08/2025 @ 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Championship Challenge (Junior) Art Song and Lieder (18yrs and over) and a stunning masterclass conducted by Dr Richard Chew - all invited to attend! Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country.…
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02/08/2025 @ 9:30 am - 9:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Senior Classical Vocal , 9.30am - 3.30pm An impressive classical showcase for 18yrs and over. Premire Senior Vocal event, 5pm - 9pm Championship Challenge, $1,000 in prize money. Come and see the finest singers perfroming two contrasting peices. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South…
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03/08/2025 @ 2:30 pm - 8:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Herald Sun Aria - Heat 1 - 2.30pm-4.30pmHerald Sun Aria - Heat 2 - 6.30pm-8.30pm140 Singers vying for their place in the semi-final, and ultimately their place in theprestigious Herald Sun Aria Final.This is an afternoon and evening of incredible singing and passionate operatic ariasperfromed by the best of Australia's emerging talent.…
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Minerva's Secrets Night Tours
Tue 19 May with special visit to Lantern Vaults
Tour 1 at 7pm – Tour 2 at 9pm.
Remembrance Day:
A Surgeon Commander & A Leading Cook - Recent War Memoribilia
Wed 29 Oct & 5 Nov, 5.30pm.
Calling for Pre-loved books
These donation assist in our Library Fundraising Activities
We can take delivery during regular Library operating hours. See website footer.
Coming in November…
Stella Day Out, Ballarat, Rachael Johns & Margaret Hickey
Australian Heritage Festival
Minerva's Secrets
25 April – Tour 1 at 7.30pm – fully booked
Tour 2 at 9.30pm – still tickets.
Spring Season, History Talks:
Ballarat's Henry Lawson - The Dragon's Den - Gold! Gold! Gold!
Wed 3, 17 & 24 September, 5.30pm.
Bubbly on arrival featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop
Pre-Sale $60 from 6 Aug to 9 Aug - $65 thereafter
The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2026 Calendar
Featuring illustrations from our Heritage Book Collection $40
Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.
Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges.
2 course dinner & lots
of dancing
