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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 Henry Sutton (Australia’s most prominent inventor, and past secretary of the BMI) to the grand Minerva Space and its history as a cinema.

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Dates & Times

Tue 7 Jan 2pm–3pm
Tue 14 Jan 2pm–3pm
Tue 21 Jan 2pm–3pm
Tue 28 Jan 2pm–3pm
Tue 4 Feb 2pm–3pm
Tue 11 Feb 2pm–3pm
Tue 18 Feb 2pm–3pm
Tue 25 Feb 2pm–3pm
Tue 4 Mar 2pm–3pm
Tue 11 Mar 2pm–3pm

Accessibility Information

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).

Tue 7 Jan
Tue 14 Jan
Tue 21 Jan

2pm–3pm

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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$10 per person

Group Bookings by arrangement. Call (03) 5331 3042

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Accessibility Information

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).

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Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.

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