Ballarat Mining Exchange

City of Ballarat identifies the Ballarat Mining Exchange as one of the city's most recognisable heritage landmarks, constructed between 1887 and 1889 and listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. The official project page says the building was created during Ballarat's mining boom for trading mining shares, with a large exchange hall, arcaded brokers' booths and a prominent Lydiard Street frontage. The same source says restoration works were planned to protect the upper facade and improve presentation of the Lydiard Street heritage streetscape, with internal use and pedestrian access maintained during works. This adds a durable central venue and heritage-place card for current Mining Exchange exhibitions, markets and performances already appearing in Ballarat event listings; check current event access, tickets, restoration impacts and parking conditions before relying on a specific visit.