BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//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:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250728T053444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T033437Z UID:66400-1762363800-1762367400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 4\, Remembrance Day | Recent War Memorabilia - from WW2 to Afghanistan\, Presented by David Wright. DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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/twilight-talks-war-memorabilia/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-medals-v36.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T184500 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250812T005546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T040122Z UID:66788-1762365600-1762368300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Stella Day Out Ballarat | Katia Ariel 'The Swift Dark Tide' in conversation with Kelly Gardiner DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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/stella-day-out-katia-ariel/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Important Dates,Library,Stella Day Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-katia.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250813T050815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T050909Z UID:66971-1762369200-1762372800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to solve our human problems DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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-5-november-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-human-poblems.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T191500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250812T054350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T035952Z UID:66822-1762370100-1762372800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Stella Day Out Ballarat | Samah Sabawi 'Cactus Pear For My Beloved' in conversation with Fatima Measham DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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/stella-day-out-samah-sabawi/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Important Dates,Library,Stella Day Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-samah.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250711T034827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T003339Z UID:66176-1762453800-1762459200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Rachael Johns DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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/rachael-johns/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/sq-promo-rachael-johns.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20251017T014102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T032148Z UID:68029-1762966800-1762975800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Crafting Conversation: The Artists Edition DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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/crafting-conversation-artists/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-mgth.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Make Good Things Happen":MAILTO:angela@daltonbaker.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250813T050947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T051100Z UID:66973-1762974000-1762977600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to solve our human problems DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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-12-november-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-human-poblems.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250212T031341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110605Z UID:61989-1763062200-1763067600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | ​Hammarskjöld: The Fight for Peace DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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/bfs-hammarskjold/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250923T040314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T052823Z UID:67502-1763233200-1763236800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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-tours-15-nov-25/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,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:20251115T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T220000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250923T051356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T052637Z UID:67555-1763240400-1763244000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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-tours-15-nov-25-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,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:20251118T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250917T050616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T062718Z UID:67363-1763488800-1763494200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Margaret Hickey DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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/margaret-hickey-25/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/margaret-hickey-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250728T054722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T232935Z UID:66407-1763573400-1763577000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 5\, Recent Years | Ballarat's Her Majesty's Reinvention\, Presented by Richard Nicholson DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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/her-majestys-reinvention/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-2025-her-majestys-final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250917T030336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T031134Z UID:67346-1763578800-1763582400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations on the Mind: How to Create Mental Space DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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-19-nov-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Med_on_mind_Sq.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251120T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20251110T031233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031636Z UID:68444-1763663400-1763668800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:An Evening with Peter FitzSimons AM DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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/an-evening-with-peter-fitzsimons-am/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cover-peter-fitzsimonos-book-e1762145093105.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251121T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251121T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250917T004106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T233455Z UID:67335-1763753400-1763758800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ben Knight: The Parent Teacher Interview | Show now SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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/ben-knight-parent-teacher/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ben-knight-sq-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="KEG Touring":MAILTO:Contact@kegtouring.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20240822T062240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T012503Z UID:58498-1763805600-1763913600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Open Garden & Devonshire Tea - BMI Fundraiser | Errard Hall DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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/open-garden-fundraiser-2025/ LOCATION:Errard Hall\, Errard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, City of Ballarat\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Urban Agriculture Month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/square-promo-errard-hall.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T184500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T223000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20251017T035401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T042444Z UID:68049-1763837100-1763850600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Small Things DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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/small-things/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250728T055539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T233614Z UID:66413-1764178200-1764181800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 5\, Recent Years | Ballarat Arts Foundation: 25 Years Old\, Presented by Paula Nicholson DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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-arts-foundation/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-2025-ballarat-arts-foundation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250917T031231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T031337Z UID:67356-1764183600-1764187200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations on the Mind: How to Create Mental Space DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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-26-nov-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Med_on_mind_Sq.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T213000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250408T004608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T031528Z UID:64310-1764360000-1764365400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Akmal | Live Comedy at the BMI DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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/akmal/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/promo-square-akmal.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251129T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251129T213000 DTSTAMP:20260430T142911 CREATED:20250714T024250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T025904Z UID:66208-1764446400-1764451800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Daniel Muggleton: You Might Be White\, I May Be Crazy DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Heritage Festival – Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n \n Thursday 21 May to 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 21\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/daniel-muggleton/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-daniel-muggleton.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR