August 24 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Free – $5 Get Tickets Stage Ready – Industry Conversations: Crew Perspective What is it really like to work behind the scenes in Ballarat’s live events industry? Behind the scenes magic — crew members prepare the stage for an upcoming production in this historic theatre space. Join […]
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August 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Free Get Tickets XYXLAB Queer Stories Join XYX LAB (Monash University) for a hands-on workshop that invites LGBTIQA+ participants and allies to share and celebrate their stories of queer visibility, belonging and inclusion in public space. Through a creative co-design process we’ll visualise your stories and turn
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January 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm $59 – $129 Humffray Room Get Tickets DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp Bring colour, light, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors, you’ll design and build your very own
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Digitisation workshop Capturing high-quality images of your catalogue records serve as a digital preservation copy of our collections while also allowing for increased public access and decreased physical handling. This workshop will provide you with an opportunity to work one-on-one to learn the basics of museum photography such as camera settings and operations, lighting, and image
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Digitisation workshop Capturing high-quality images of your catalogue records serve as a digital preservation copy of our collections while also allowing for increased public access and decreased physical handling. This workshop will provide you with an opportunity to work one-on-one to learn the basics of museum photography such as camera settings and operations, lighting, and image
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Victorian Collections Introductory Cataloguing Workshop This workshop provides an introduction to the principles of collections management and catalogue documentation. Participants will learn how to best physically manage their collection items as well as digitally document them using Victorian Collections: a free, web-based and easy-to-use collections management system. Topics covered in this workshop include: Introduction to
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A relaxed session of writing poetry as personal catharsis. Let your feelings flow onto the page with a series of writing prompts and the gift of time to write, with the option to share your poetic works out loud in a safe, facilitated space. Confirmation This FREE event is being run by Ballarat Libraries Get
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A Workshop in Glass Painting Glass Painting is the technique of applying thick paint to a translucent surface, creating a transparent work of art. In this workshop, you will be guided by Vienna through painting on Perspex sheets to create your own. This workshop covers design, transfer, and technique. Vienna Bischard is a young artist
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A Workshop in Glass Painting Glass Painting is the technique of applying thick paint to a translucent surface, creating a transparent work of art. In this workshop, you will be guided by Vienna through painting on Perspex sheets to create your own. This workshop covers design, transfer, and technique. Vienna Bischard is a young artist
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A Workshop in Glass Painting Glass Painting is the technique of applying thick paint to a translucent surface, creating a transparent work of art. In this workshop, you will be guided by Vienna through painting on Perspex sheets to create your own. This workshop covers design, transfer, and technique. Vienna Bischard is a young artist
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Trivia Night Fundraiser
26 August Doors open 6.45pm | Tickets also available at the door
$25 per person | $20 BMI members
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.
Coming in November…
Stella Day Out, Ballarat, Rachael Johns & Margaret Hickey
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
Pre-Sale $60 from 6 Aug to 9 Aug - $65 thereafter
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.
