# BMI Vintage & Collectables Shop

Source: https://ballaratmi.org.au/shop/bmi-vintage-and-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 assistance. All personnel who staff the shop are volunteers.

If this is a role that might suit you please complete the [expression of interest >](https://ballaratmi.org.au/expression-of-interest-to-volunteer/)

##### 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](mailto:proberts@ncable.net.au)
or contact the BMI Library
T: (03) 5331 3042 | E: [library@ballartmi.org.au](mailto:library@ballartmi.org.au)

## Shop & Fundraising news

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## Fundraising events

##### [Open Garden & Devonshire Tea – BMI Fundraiser | Errard Hall](https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/open-garden-fundraiser-2026/)

November 14 @ 10:00 am - November 15 @ 4:00...

![BMI Library book sale with vinyl records and autumn leaves](https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-autumn-26-300x300.jpg)

##### [Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Autumn reading](https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-autumn-reading/)

01/05/2027 @ 10:00 am - 02/05/2027 @ 2:00 pm Free...

![BMI Library book sale promotional image with gift-wrapped book](https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-christmas-26-300x300.jpg)

##### [Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Christmas reading](https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-christmas-reading/)

December 12 @ 10:00 am - December 13 @ 2:00...

[Become a member](https://ballaratmi.org.au/membership/)

## Tours

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

[Tour Information >](https://ballaratmi.org.au/research/tours/)