Membership levels
Invest in the Ballarat community by becoming a BMI member. Membership to the organisation allows you to borrow books from the lending library, as well as discounts to BMI events and other perks.
Library membership (non voting)
Library access and borrowing rights (six books) from our collection of contemporary books, videos and magazines.
Free access to our magnificent Heritage Collection protected under Heritage Victoria as a unique mirror into the world of the 19th Century.
Discounts on Institute activities such as Twilight Talks, Film Nights, Historical Discussions, evenings instigated by the BMI.
Free access to the Internet via a library desktop PC or WiFi, plus discount on photocopying.
Placement on BMI information circulation list and functions invitation list including a monthly newsletter.
Membership Subscription
Click on the button below to subscribe or renew your Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Membership. Please have your credit card details ready for payment.
Please note we no longer issue membership cards.
Or, if you prefer you can make a Direct payment to our Bank Account. More >
Subscription Rates
The following rates include GST:
| Library Membership | $66 |
| Library Membership Concession. | $55 |
| Two Year Library Membership | $121 |
| Two Year Library Membership Concession | $99 |
Full membership (voting rights)
Library access and borrowing rights (six books) from our collection of contemporary books, videos and magazines.
Free access to our magnificent Heritage Collection protected under Heritage Victoria as a unique mirror into the world of the 19th Century.
Discounts on Institute activities such as Twilight Talks, Film Nights, Historical Discussions, evenings instigated by the BMI.
Free access to the Internet via a library desktop PC or WiFi, plus discount on photocopying.
Placement on BMI information circulation list and functions invitation list including a monthly newsletter.
Rights to nominate for BMI Board of management, to vote in Board elections and attend the Annual General Meeting
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Membership Subscription
Click on the button below to subscribe or renew your Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Membership. Please have your credit card details ready for payment.
Please note we no longer issue membership cards.
Special Offer:
We are currently offering $10 off 12 months Full Voting Right Membership for new members through until the end of April 2023. You can pay at the Library or use the button below.
Or, if you prefer you can make a Direct payment to our Bank Account. More >
Subscription Rates
The following rates include GST:
| Full Membership | $88 |
| Full Membership Concession. | $77 |
Corporate Membership
Library access and borrowing rights (six books) from our collection of contemporary books, videos and magazines.
Free access to our magnificent Heritage Collection protected under Heritage Victoria as a unique mirror into the world of the 19th Century.
Discounts on Institute activities such as Twilight Talks, Film Nights, Historical Discussions, evenings instigated by the BMI and meeting room hire.
Free access to the Internet via a library desktop PC or WiFi, plus discount on photocopying.
Placement on BMI information circulation list and functions invitation list including a monthly newsletter.
Invitation to the annual President’s Lunch.
Membership Subscription
Click on the button below to subscribe or renew your Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Membership. Please have your credit card details ready for payment.
Please note we no longer issue membership cards.
Or, if you prefer you can make a Direct payment to our Bank Account. More >
Subscription Rates
The following rate includes GST:
| Corporate Membership | $550 |
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Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute
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