The Minerva Space is the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s flagship heritage theatre-ballroom at 117–119 Sturt Street. The institute’s 2025 technical schedule gives 280 theatre-style seats and a maximum of 295 occupants, with polished timber floors, proscenium stage, theatrical lighting and sound, cinema projection, green room and hearing support delivered via Wi-Fi. It can accommodate performances, cinema, lectures and banquet events, but banquet layout is much smaller than the standing or full-room maximum. Building-wide resources include a lift to the Minerva, accessible toilets via the foyer and a limited liquor licence. Production arrangements and technical staff should be confirmed directly.