15/12/2024 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm $3 – $20 Minerva Space Get tickets Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! This Christmas, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season..…
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14/12/2024 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm $3 – $20 Minerva Space Get tickets Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! This Christmas, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season..
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22/01/2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:40 pm $15 – $35 Curated by BMI Heritage Curator – Ellen Becker January 22 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Bar open at 6pm $15 – $35 Minerva Theatre Get tickets Gimme Shelter Director: Albert Maysles, David Maysles & Charlotte Zwerin (1hr 31m) The Rolling Stones To celebrate the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Medieval to Metal exhibition, the Ballaarat Mechanics’
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15/01/2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm $15 – $35 Curated by BMI Heritage Curator – Ellen Becker January 15 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Bar open at 6pm $15 – $35 Minerva Theatre Get tickets This is Spinal Tap Director: Rob Reiner, 1984 (1hr 22m) Spinal Tap To celebrate the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Medieval to Metal exhibition, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is screening
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11/12/2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm $15 – $35 Curated by BMI Heritage Curator – Ellen Becker December 11 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Bar open at 6pm $15 – $35 Minerva Theatre Get tickets Don’t Look Back Director: D.A. Pennebaker, 1967 (1hr 36m) Bob Dylan To celebrate the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Medieval to Metal exhibition, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is screening three
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12/03/2025 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm $9.73 – $13.83 Bar open at 5pm $9.73 – $13.83 Humffray Room Get tickets Ballarat’s Growth – Infrastructure Pressures Panel Discussion: Chair, Paula Nicholson, BMI President Paula Nicholson | Chair, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Panel Members Terry Natt, Strategic Planning Manager, City of Ballarat Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat, Sydney, Melbourne and London where he has
27/11/2024 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm $8 – $12 Bar open at 5pm $8 – $12 Humffray Room Get Tickets Johnny Alloo… of Ballarat notoriety Speaker: Author, John Smyth Article: by Edwina Williams, Ballarat Times – Friday 24 May 2024 When you hear ‘Johnny Alloo,’ you might be like many people in Ballarat who associate the name with a local cafe. But it stems far
Twilight Talks 2024, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: Johnny Alloo… of Ballarat Notoriety Read More »
20/11/2024 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm $8 – $12 Bar open at 5pm $8 – $12 Humffray Room Get tickets How James became King: The true story of James ‘King’ O’Malley Speaker: Author, Brian O’Malley Brian O’Malley is a retired Australian Federal public servant with experience in law enforcement functions and wide range of work and travel experience. Has has won the ACT Marjorie
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06/11/2024 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm $8 – $12 Bar open at 5pm $8 – $12 Humffray Room The archaeology of a Goldrush city – identifying, protecting and managing Ballarat’s buried relics and ruins. Speaker: Jeremy Smith. Heritage Victoria recently received funding from the Heritage Council Victoria to prepare an Archaeology Management Plan for parts of the City of Ballarat. The plan has reviewed
21/05/2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm $10 A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people. By appointment only, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice). Group Tours: Group tours can also be accommodated on other days.
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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.
