Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Tours

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

Ballarat

Cultural and Theme

117-119 Sturt Street
Ballarat Central Victoria 3350

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$11

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Join a tour to hear tales of the colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and its people.

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.

Tours depart every Tuesday at 2pm. Tours are very popular, so please book ahead.

Tours of the BMI take approx. 1-1.5 hours.

They are also offering tours during the Ballarat Heritage Festival 21 – 24 May, the duration of these tours will be approximately 45 minutes.

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Days of operation:

Departure details: 28/04/26 – 22/12/26
Tue: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
As part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute is offering additional tours on 23 and 24 May. Please visit their website for more information on tour timings and bookings.

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