Golden Dragon Museum
Highlights
- Explore over 30,000 artefacts showcasing Chinese heritage, enriching your understanding of Bendigo's cultural tapestry.
- Marvel at intricate costumes embroidered with gold bullion thread, reflecting the artistry of Chinese craftsmanship.
- Experience the living history of the Imperial Processional Dragons, connecting you to Bendigo's vibrant gold rush era.
- Enjoy a meal at Emperor's Dragon restaurant, enhancing your visit with authentic flavours in a cultural setting.
The Golden Dragon Museum documents, interprets and preserves the Chinese heritage in Australia. It opened in 1991 and is Victoria’s first accredited museum. It exhibits a Collection of over 30,000 objects including processional regalia, carved furniture and costumes embroidered with gold bullion thread. Artefacts date as far back as the Shang Dynasty 1600 – 1026 BCE.
Experience a living history of the Chinese people in Bendigo, from the gold rush of the 1850s to the present day, at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Australia. Learn about the unbroken 130-year history of Bendigo’s famous Imperial Processional Dragons, Loong, Sun Loong and Dai Gum Loong.
Located at the entrance to the Museum is a gift shop and restaurant, Emperor’s Dragon. Bendigo’s Chinese precinct, Dai Gum San, includes the Golden Dragon Museum, the Yi Yuan Gardens and the Guan Yin Temple.
Group bookings enjoy discounted entry and insightful educational tours which help bring the Museum to life. Group bookings are required and should be made by contacting the Museum well before the day you plan to visit.
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Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
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