AMaGA NATIONAL CONFERENCE | 18 November 3.30pm – 5pm | Concurrent session: Challenging inequity from within | Program is subject to change.
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AMaGA NATIONAL CONFERENCE | 19 September 3.30pm – 5pm | Concurrent session: Activism and climate. | Program is subject to change.
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AMaGA NATIONAL CONFERENCE | 18 September 11am – 12.30pm | Concurrent session: Innovation; rethinking museums | Lunch: Mining Exchange. Program is subject to change.
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This event is also a part of the VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL.
Classical & French Duo-Recital | Susan Pierotti & Brian Chapman Read More »
RARE BOOK WEEK | Introduction to the BMI Collection, rare and valuable items.
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May 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm $8 – $12 This special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute,
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Violinist Susan Pierotti and pianist Brian Chapman join forces to present a Duo-Recital comprising a rich and varied selection of works by Ludwig van Beethoven. The concert opens with a perennial favourite – the engagingly melodious “Spring” Sonata in F, Op.24, followed by the composer’s final Violin Sonata – the serenely pastoral G major Sonata
All Schubert Chamber Recital | Susan Pierotti, Zoe Knighton & Brian Chapman Read More »
This special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in
This special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in
This special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in
Fundraiser for Ballarat RSL & BMI
$33 per person
Minerva's Secrets Night Tours
Tue 19 May with special visit to Lantern Vaults
Tour 1 at 7pm – Tour 2 at 9pm.
Calling for Pre-loved books
These donation assist in our Library Fundraising Activities
We can take delivery during regular Library operating hours. See website footer.
Spring Season, History Talks:
Ballarat's Henry Lawson - The Dragon's Den - Gold! Gold! Gold!
Wed 3, 17 & 24 September, 5.30pm.
Bubbly on arrival featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop
Sunday 6 September at 2pm - Cost $65
The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2026 Calendar
Featuring illustrations from our Heritage Book Collection $40
Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.
Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges.
