Top 5 Specialty Museums in Ballarat, Victoria

March 20, 2022 Natalie Tallman

Discover the best top things to do in Ballarat, Australia including Ballarat Tramway Museum, Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, Eureka Centre, Ballarat Aviation Museum.
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1. Ballarat Tramway Museum

Wendouree Parade Ballarat Botanic Gardens, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia +61 3 5334 1580 [email protected] http://www.btm.org.au
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4.5 based on 188 reviews

Ballarat Tramway Museum

The Ballarat Tramway Museum is staffed by volunteer members who are dedicated to preserving and operating a part of the former Ballarat street tramways. The trams run along Wendouree Parade through the beautiful and historic Botanical Gardens on a journey of about twenty minutes. At the Tram Depot many tramway relics are on view. A variety of the Museum's trams are also on display including Horse Tram No 1 built in 1887. DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS THE MUSEUM IS CURRENTLY OPEN ONLY ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS & TUESDAYS. ALL TRAM RIDES COMMENCE AT THE MUSEUM. Visit our website for further information.

Reviewed By Cjballarat

Very friendly knowledgeable volunteers.Wonderful piece of Ballarat history. Well worth a visit and a ride on a Tram.

2. Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum

439 Cobden St Mt Pleasant, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia +61 429 199 312 [email protected] http://observatory.ballarat.net
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum

3. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

117 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia +61 3 5331 3042 [email protected] http://ballaratmi.org.au/
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute was established in 1859 and is part of the historical and cultural heart of Ballarat CBD. During its long history, the BMI has welcomed a diverse group from founding fathers, to miners and others seeking knowledge through education. All are welcome to visit for cultural events and exhibitions. Arrange a volunteer guided tour by contacting the BMI

Reviewed By simonsP9586LZ - Ballarat, Australia

Superb heritage building housing the general subscription library and the listed Heritage Library. Postcards and reproduced early views of Ballarat on sale and well worth the small cost.

4. Eureka Centre

102 Stawell Street South Enter next to Eureka Pool and drive down to carpark, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia +61 3 5333 0333 [email protected] http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/lae/attractions/eureka-centre-home-of-the-eureka-flag.aspx
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4.0 based on 391 reviews

Eureka Centre

The Eureka Flag is housed on the historic site of the 1854 Eureka Stockade and is surrounded by the scenic Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens. Formerly known as the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka, the Eureka Centre is being re-imagined for the community with a stronger emphasis on the struggle of the young miners who fought for their rights and made an indelible mark on democracy in Australia. There is a gift shop and a cafe onsite offering snacks and lunches for visitors and the local community.

Reviewed By SusanA393 - Melbourne, Australia

Beautiful spot with history of promise ,loss, wealth, luck and a lot of hardship. Through struggle for justice came blood shed. Amazing to see original flag, thank you the KING family. Can appreciate it's importance and why so strongly looked up to as it flew above the gold fields .Tanya the Centre attendant was fantastic ,greeted us all with a smile, great ambassador for the Eureka Centre and extremely friendly ,obliging and informative. To Listen to narrative of Clara Seekamps articles she wrote as a female activist of the times was really moving should be read in classes today . Do not forget though that along the way we also mistreated the first peoples of this land who had greeted us, yet we did not all show respect in return. Grounds around are tranquil and do not reflect the past now, definitely a MUST see and visit

5. Ballarat Aviation Museum

Ballarat Airport, Ballarat, Victoria 3355 Australia +61 418 352 336 [email protected] http://www.ballarataviationmuseum.com.au
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Ballarat Aviation Museum

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