Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections
Highlights
- Explore over 150,000 artefacts showcasing Ballarat's rich history and challenge traditional narratives.
- Join behind-the-scenes tours for an immersive experience in Australia's gold rush heritage.
- Engage with thought-provoking talks that connect curious minds to significant historical perspectives.
- Discover a hidden treasure trove in the former Gold Museum building on Bradshaw Street.
Sovereign Hill’s Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections (Gold Rush Collections Centre for short) isn’t your usual museum experience.
This is a place for history nerds and culture seekers alike.
Hidden within a maze of vaults and storerooms lies a treasure trove of over 150,000 meticulously preserved artefacts. From gold nuggets and jewellery to fashion and photography, this remarkable collection offers a glimpse into the rich history of Ballarat and beyond—all housed in the former Gold Museum building.
This is the history lesson you never got at school. The collection sheds light on lesser-known, yet equally significant, perspectives that challenge and reframe the traditional Australian narratives of our past.
With behind-the-scenes tours, thought-provoking talks, education programs, and ground-breaking research, the Gold Rush Collections Centre is a space to connect curious minds to an incredible collection that has defined Ballarat and the nation.
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Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
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