Kadampa Meditation – Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

with Nicole Alexander

28 May at 6pm.

Ballarat Heritage Festival BMI Day Tours

Two tours on 20 & 21 May

Australian Heritage Festival

Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm.

Australian Heritage Festival

Minerva's Secrets

25 April – Tour 1 at 7.30pm – fully booked
Tour 2 at 9.30pm – still tickets.

Australian Heritage Festival

Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm.

Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

Performance – 18 May.

Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI

16 to 25 May

Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective

Wed 2-30 April, 5.30pm.

Australian Heritage Festival Events at the BMI

18 April to 18 May.

Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

Performance – 18 May.

Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Devonshire Tea & Fashion Parade

Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2025 Calendar

Featuring the BMI Image Collection | Now $20

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