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Ballarat Mechanics Institute Tours

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

  • Hosted by:
The Ballaarat Mechanics Institute
  • Location:

Ballarat Central,

Victorian Goldfields,

Victoria

  • Facilities:
  • Free Wifi
  • History & Heritage
  • Runs until
30/05/2026

Ballarat Central

The Ballaarat Mechanics Institute
117-119 Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria
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Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 13th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
14 Sep, 06:00 am
September 14th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
15 Sep, 06:00 am
September 15th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
16 Sep, 06:00 am