BMI Vintage & Collectables Shop

The shop

The shop concept was initiated in 2018 by some BMI female members who generously donated garments to assist the shop’s commencement.

The shop space was over-flowing with quality garments at the shop’s opening on the May 2019 Heritage weekend.

Since then, Geraldine Roberts has coordinated the receipt and pricing of garments and the staffing of the shop.

 

staffing

Over the years a number of people have assisted with looking after the shop, all involved have found it a steep learning curve and I’m very grateful for their assistanceAll personnel who staff the shop are volunteers. 

If this is a role that might suit you please complete the expression of interest >

Funds

All of the shop income is returned to the BMI and is a major fundraising activity.

Donations

If any BMI supporter has any quality items they wish to donate, Geraldine will be very pleased to receive them.

Opening hours
  • Thursday & Friday | 11am – 3pm
  • First Saturday of the month | 11am – 3pm
  • Or, by appointment.
Contact

Geraldine
M: 0418 302 999 | E: proberts@ncable.net.au
or contact the BMI Library
T: (03) 5331 3042 | E: library@ballartmi.org.au

 

Shop & Fundraising news

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Fundraising events

Tours

The BMI can provide public tours of the building. Get in touch with us to book in a tour for your group.

with Nicole Alexander

28 May at 6pm

Ballarat Heritage Festival BMI Day Tours

Two tours  on 20 &  21 May 

 

portrait of author with book cover

Australian Heritage Festival

Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm

guides dressed in period costum

Australian Heritage Festival

Minerva's Secrets

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

portrait of author with book cover

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

Tax Deductible 

Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.

We need
your help.

2024 End of Financial Year Appeal 

Or alternatively go to our Donations web page.

Our Challenge

Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges. 

We thank you for your support.

BMI Fundraiser

Featuring:
The Hideaways,
The Harmonies &
Surf Shadows. 

2 course dinner & lots
of dancing