Ballarat Townhall Audio Tour

The Ballarat Town Hall has stood at this site for over 150 years, born from the 1850s’ gold rush. It has a long history that reflects the growth and development of the City of Ballarat, both its triumphs and tribulations.

The Town Hall has been the scene of many occasions great and small, in which thousands of citizens, visitors, dignitaries, celebrities and civil servants have played a part throughout the years.

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to explore the Ballarat Town Hall with this audio tour, and to uncover some of the people and stories that bring this place to life.

Look out for the stop markers and listen to the audio clips as you explore the Town Hall, to hear what they would say if these walls could talk...

BALLARAT TOWN HALL
AUDIO TOUR

GROUND FLOOR
FOYER

Ground floor foyer

A winning design

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STURT STREET
ENTRANCE

Sturt Street Entrance

The making of a city

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LEVEL ONE
LANDING

Level One Landing

What's in a name?

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4

PORTRAIT
ROOM

Portrait Room

Who are all these men?

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5

A HALL

A Hall

Time to kick up your heels

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6

COUNCIL
CHAMBER

Council Chamber

Civic society at work

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7

JESSIE SCOTT
ROOM

Jessie Scott

The first lady mayor

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8

HALL KEEPERS'
RESIDENCE

Hall Keepers Residence

Who lived at Ballarat Town Hall?

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MORTON
ROOM

Morton Room

Doctors, clerks and the war effort

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UP TO THE
TOP

Up to the Top

The bells are ringing

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