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Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

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117-119 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, AustraliaMap
Phone: (03) 5331 3042
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  • Tracey S
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    Tour - after dark

    Great tour, guides were amazing. Will definitely visit the institute again. Next time during the day.

    Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023
  • RodKenworthy
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    Memory Palace

    Back in the 1950s and 1960s, this beautiful old building was home to the Odeon cinema which, along with Her Majesty’s around the corner, and The Regent in Lydiard Street North would be crowded every S...

    Reviewed on Apr 17, 2022
  • 619jeffry
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    A cenre for learning

    In days gone by, skilled trademen were known as mechanics. The Mechanics' Institutes were intended to allow mechanics to incease their knowledge and skills through self-directed learning. Mechanics'...

    Reviewed on Dec 19, 2021
  • jo g
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    Victorian Elegance

    The former Mining Exchange was erected between 1887-89. After the gold rush it was used to garage buses. Today it is used as an events and craft fair venue we were luck enough to see the interior as a...

    Reviewed on Nov 23, 2021
  • Mark G
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    Lovely Historic Building

    Went here for the Makers Market and the Photo Expedition. Very lovely building with very decorative interiors. Nice Facade too.

    Reviewed on Nov 21, 2021

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