04/10/2024 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm $10 VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL | A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute.
Day Tour of the BMI | Victorian Seniors Festival | Tour 3 Read More »
04/10/2024 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm $10 VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL | A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute.
Day Tour of the BMI | Victorian Seniors Festival | Tour 2 Read More »
04/10/2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am $10 VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL | A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute.
Day Tour of the BMI | Victorian Seniors Festival | Tour 1 Read More »
29/05/2024 @ 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, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in
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24/04/2024 @ 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, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in
08/05/2024 @ 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, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in
01/05/2024 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $10 – $15 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
15/05/2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm $8 – $12 THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED 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
Twilight Talks 2024, Season 2, Session 4 | THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED Read More »
Yesterday’s subtlety shouldn’t get lost in the hurley burley of today… this little gem, a progressive thought, burried in a much loved tome is as genius then as it is today. Why not become a member of the BMI community, pop into the library and see what it can offer you. We would love your
The art of subtlety | Membership Read More »
22/05/2024 @ 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, 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.
