Ballarat Revealed: Hidden Histories, Shared Together
Highlights
- Step inside the Ballarat Mining Exchange to uncover the hidden stories that shape the city's rich history.
- Explore a striking large-scale recreation of a historic Chinese arch, celebrating the craftsmanship of Ballarat's diverse communities.
- Engage with curated installations that invite you to experience Ballarat's evolving identity through immersive storytelling.
- Discover lesser-known narratives that reveal the layered and shared history of Ballarat, still unfolding in its iconic heritage setting.
Step inside the Ballarat Mining Exchange and uncover the stories that have shaped the city, many hidden in plain sight.
Ballarat Revealed is a major exhibition exploring the city’s past through the voices, experiences and contributions of diverse communities. Moving beyond familiar narratives, it brings to light lesser-known stories that have influenced Ballarat across generations.
At its centre stands a striking large-scale recreation of a historic Chinese arch, a tribute to the craftsmanship and cultural legacy of those who built it. Surrounding this feature, a series of curated installations invite visitors to explore Ballarat’s evolving identity through sight, sound and storytelling.
Set within one of Ballarat’s most iconic heritage buildings, this exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the city’s history – layered, shared and still unfolding.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
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