Join a tour to hear tales of the colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and its people.
The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (BMI) is Ballarat’s independent arts and cultural hub, established 1859, and home to stunning heritage architecture and cultural treasures.
Learn about the colourful history of the Institute and its people, from Australia’s most prominent inventor and past secretary of the BMI Henry Sutton to the grand Minerva Space and its history as a cinema.
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Casual Canvas Sessions
Visit The Art Club Hub for a casual painting session. No pressure, just a few hours of painting…
BMI Building Tours
Join a tour to hear tales of the colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and its people.…
The Big Thrift Market Ballarat
The Big Thrift Market returns to Ballarat for its second year, this time as part of an exciting…
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Phoenix Building
25 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
