Why are there windows in the basement? This is an updated account on the original article written by heritage architect, consultant and good friend of the BMI, Wendy Jacobs. Wendy was part of the architect and advisory team that devised and formulated the extensive plans for the building renovations, including the theatre, Humffray room, lift […]
Rex’s Snippets | The Basement… The Truth Read More »
A Treatise On the 20th. June 1868, the secretary of the BMI, Mr. Batten, wrote to Mr. W.F.Fowler in London, the following… “Only one vol. of Briton came by mail before last March, please send Volunteers Services Gazette, no news of the long promised case of books; I ordered many months ago Pole’s Treatise on Cornish
Rex’s Snippets | Cornish Pumping Engines Read More »
VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL | A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute.
Day Tour of the BMI | Victorian Seniors Festival | Tour 3 Read More »
VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL | A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute.
Day Tour of the BMI | Victorian Seniors Festival | Tour 2 Read More »
VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL | A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute.
Day Tour of the BMI | Victorian Seniors Festival | Tour 1 Read More »
The Large Hall/Auditorium The large hall or auditorium of the Ballaarat Mechanic’s Institute occupied all of the upper story of the first (back) section of the Institute built in 1860. The hall is 84 ft. long, 47 ft. wide and has a 25ft. ceiling. It was designed as a lecture hall, meeting, function and exhibition
Rex’s Snippets | Moving Pictures at the Institute Read More »
RARE BOOK WEEK | This Vintage Book Sale will feature a variety of titles including fiction and non-fiction.
Rare Book Week | BMI Vintage Book Sale Read More »
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.
2 course dinner & lots
of dancing
