Attractions in Ballarat, Victoria.
The Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E), is situated on the site of the 1854 Eureka Stockade in Ballarat, a 1.5-hour drive west of Melbourne. M.A.D.E celebrates and emphasises the significance of the 1854 Stockade when miners took a stand for their democratic rights, putting Eureka, which has been hailed as the birthplace of Australian democracy, into a contemporary and global democratic context. Using the power of historical icons,...
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On Sunday 19th May 2024 the sun will rise at 08:21 and will set at 18:22. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 10.1°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 12mph.
On Monday 20th May 2024 the sun will rise at 08:22 and will set at 18:21. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 10.6°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 11mph.
On Tuesday 21st May 2024 the sun will rise at 08:23 and will set at 18:20. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 12.1°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 10mph.
On Wednesday 22nd May 2024 the sun will rise at 08:24 and will set at 18:20. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 14°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 8mph.
On Thursday 23rd May 2024 the sun will rise at 08:24 and will set at 18:19. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 14.5°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 8mph.
On Friday 24th May 2024 the sun will rise at 08:25 and will set at 18:19. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 13°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 8mph.
On Saturday 25th May 2024 the sun will rise at 08:26 and will set at 18:18. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 10.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 8mph.
Our weather forecast for Ballarat is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
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102 Stawell St. South
Ballarat
Victoria
3350
1800 287 113
The Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E), is situated on the site of the 1854 Eureka Stockade in Ballarat, a 1.5-hour drive west of Melbourne.
M.A.D.E celebrates and emphasises the significance of the 1854 Stockade when miners took a stand for their democratic rights, putting Eureka, which has been hailed as the birthplace of Australian democracy, into a contemporary and global democratic context. Using the power of historical icons, music, words, symbols and highly interactive multimedia M.A.D.E seeks to capture hearts and inspires them to think about democracy in new ways.
M.A.D.E features a historical collection, innovative technologies, two formal education spaces, a purpose-built Eureka Flag Gallery, a theatre that seats up to 114, a café, gift shop and an outdoor precinct.
M.A.D.E houses the iconic Flag of the Southern Cross (Eureka Flag), generously on loan from the Art Gallery of Ballarat.