The Gold Museum
The Gold Museum
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The Gold Museum extends Sovereign Hill’s story of Ballarat - a majestic provincial city built on the wealth derived from the great Australian gold rushes of the 1850s.An impressive glass-fronted building with commanding views, the Gold Museum offers an award-winning gift shop specialising in the sale of gold nuggets and Australian-made gold jewellery and fine giftware.Discover the beauty and power of gold as you view an impressive and valuable collection of gold nuggets, alluvial deposits, priceless gold artefacts and gold coins.‘Ballarat: Inspired by Gold’ is a major exhibition presenting the story of Ballarat from its earliest days through to European settlement and the amazing impact of the gold rushes. Entry to the Gold Museum is free with your Sovereign Hill ticket. Separate entry is also available
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valerie s
Salisbury, UK404 contributions
Feb 2020
We were going to go to the Eureka tour and Blood on the Cross at night but it was so expensive. I had been before but not my husband. Instead, we went to the museum. What a surprise. So modern and light and there was a photographic show too. So much to see and read. Oh! I got inside the cage for the miners to go down below. I wonder how many this cage was supposed to carry? Just me and it was full up. A wonderful place and very reasonably priced.
Written February 29, 2020
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1TraveltheWorld
Alice Springs, Australia12,211 contributions
Feb 2014
Located across the road from Sovereign hill, it is worth a look in here to see and learn about some of the history of Ballarat.
There are many coins and gold nuggets on display as well as copies of the largest nuggets ever found.
Purchase the museum entry as part of your Sovereign hill tickets or it's not worth the single entry price.
There are many coins and gold nuggets on display as well as copies of the largest nuggets ever found.
Purchase the museum entry as part of your Sovereign hill tickets or it's not worth the single entry price.
Written February 11, 2014
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L&G
Warilla, Australia191 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
I would have been disappointed if the admission price was not included in my Sovereign Hill ticket as i believe it is quite pricey for just the museum admission. Exhibition was interesting but was very crowded and noisy when we visited.
Written September 27, 2019
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Richard C
Australind, Australia73 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
Setup opposite Sovereign Hill, it’s a perfect place to learn more about the detailed mining history, preferably after visiting SH. Was worth visiting.
Written November 7, 2017
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Greg W
Sydney, Australia108 contributions
Apr 2019 • Business
This is free if you visit Soveriegn hill , interactive exhibitions and good for the family . Lots of beautiful gold encrusted items , coins and jewelry.
Written April 11, 2019
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bernburra
Milawa, Australia40 contributions
Jul 2018
Very interesting and well set out, you get to see real pieces of history from mining to clothing and jewellery plus real nuggets!
Something for everyone. I was told not to miss it and I’m glad I visited.
Something for everyone. I was told not to miss it and I’m glad I visited.
Written July 5, 2018
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GraceKellyTravels
Australia40 contributions
Feb 2018
We visited the Gold Museum as entry was included with Sovereign Hill's admission and are so glad we did. The displays were really interesting and set out beautifully. The only criticism is some of the display boxes had very low light and it was hard to see what was in them - though I suspect this could be to protect the items on display?
My favourite part was the room size 360 photo of Ballarat and you could light up particular areas while you learn more about them.
I highly recommend to everyone to take the time to visit this museum.
My favourite part was the room size 360 photo of Ballarat and you could light up particular areas while you learn more about them.
I highly recommend to everyone to take the time to visit this museum.
Written February 1, 2018
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CherylTas
Hobart, Australia60 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Gold Museum comes included in the entry cost to Sovereign Hill plus any exhibitions also being shown at the museum. Good value. Enjoyed the Gold Museum but some of the information when reading could be a little clearer to the actual exhibit but overall a good display. The Doctor Blake exhibition was excellent, show casing information, costumes and props from the television program. Found both interesting.
Written August 1, 2017
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Vanmerino
Sydney, Australia160 contributions
Apr 2017
Great Museum, with lots of interesting facts about the goldrush and about gold generally. Its only $15 and takes about an hour (as opposed to Sovereign Hill which is $55 and takes a full day). The Dr Blake display is a bonus and if you like the show its excellent, being able to sit in his lounge room or at his desk is terrific!
Written April 21, 2017
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Jennifer
Queensland, Australia45 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
Enjoyed the experience or walking through looking and reading Ballarat's history of discovering gold. Loved the replica gold nuggets. Can buy jewellery there too
Written November 29, 2016
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Is it open queens birthday weekend, Monday. Granddaughter doing Stockade assignment, would a visit be helpful?
Written June 4, 2019
I believe it’s open every day except Christmas Day.
Written June 5, 2019
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