SOLDIERS HILL ART WALK
This ‘Art Walk’, an initiative of the Soldiers Hill Artist
Collective, showcases both the art of local artists and the
heritage buildings in the Soldiers Hill precinct.
WHERE: A variety of shopfronts, businesses and private
studios in the Soldiers Hill precinct. This includes Lydiard
Street North, Armstrong Street North, MacArthur Street,
and Doveton Street North.
WHEN: Works in shopfronts can be viewed at any time.
Works in businesses can be viewed during business
hours. Private studios are open from 10am–4pm on
weekends only.
COST: Free
MACARTHUR STREET
PRIMARY SCHOOL TOURS
Built in 1878, Macarthur Street Primary School has been providing quality education
for 140 years. All parts of the original building are still in use. These tours provide a
fascinating insight into the classical school buildings of the 19th Century and their
transformation over the years.
WHERE: 401 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill
WHEN: Guided tours on the hour between 11am–3pm, Saturday and Sunday
COST: Free. Refreshments available to purchase
SACRED HEART CONVENT BALLARAT WELCOME CENTRE
Take a tour with the Ballarat Regional Multicultural Centre team and the Mercy Sisters,
and hear of and discuss the stories and history of the former Mercy Convent site. You
will also have a chance glimpse to plans for the future.
WHERE: 145 Victoria Street, Ballarat East
WHEN: 11.15am and 12noon, Saturday and Sunday
COST/BOOKINGS: Tour: $10 and $10 for morning tea. Family package for any
three people of tour and morning tea is $40 Book online at: https://www.eventbrite.
com.au/e/ballarat-convent-heritage-weekend-tours-tickets-26700461800
heritageweekend.com.au
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