Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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This site tells the story of the Gold Rush of 1828.
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- Gary RThe Villages, Florida1,449 contributionsGreat museum & artifactsMuseum has captured the local history and artifacts pertinent to the history of the gold rush and its role in establishing local businesses throughout history. Docents we’re well versed on the materials presented. which commenced with a 17-minute movie. It was a very well-organized presentation throughout the museum. Rise & fall of local mines were a topic, as well as a discussion on a short-lived U.S. Mint that existed for 23 years with its primary purpose to make gold coins. I think most will find this an informative stop.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 6, 2023
- markus2300Jacksonville, Florida143 contributionsNice To SeeVisited for Christmas and took in the museum. They have a small gift shop on the first floor. The second floor plays a 17 minute video about the town and gold mines. The associates on site were very knowledgeable.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 23, 2023
- Excursion792153Knoxville, Tennessee20 contributionsVisit This Museum While in DahlonegaThis is a very interesting museum. Find Sam for a better tour, if he is there. Small, beautiful building, very well-kept. We actually learned a lot about the Dahlonega gold mining area. They show a short film upstairs that is very informative.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 10, 2024
- Ermfl264 contributionsGolden Stop - Don’t Miss Out!Who KNEW there was a Georgia gold rush before there was one in California?! This museum, and its knowledgeable docents, bring history to life! Fascinating film upstairs helps put the whole area into perspective. Cute gift shop, too!Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 19, 2024
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TravelNTed
Clearwater, FL280 contributions
May 2021 • Family
It's a simple museum in the old courthouse, but the rangers are the most knowledgeable about the history and area as you'll find anywhere. The Consolidated Mine was a massive business from what you see today (which isn't covered in the mine tour). Want to try panning for gold? They've got a recommendation where you can go. They also recommend AMICALOLA FALLS (awesome).
Written May 17, 2021
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Cynthia
6 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
The museum shows an excellent movie explaining the finding and mining of gold in the area. The old courthouse makes a perfect setting for the mining history and is itself an historical site. The receptionist was friendly and knowledgeable
Written September 14, 2021
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Megan J
Prattville, AL51 contributions
Jul 2021
This museum was in the heart of the Dahlonega square and didn't disappoint. Filled with lots of relics and history about how gold was found, produced and how the natives thrived throughout the years. Gift shop inside with all sorts of neat trinkets.
Written July 19, 2021
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lillik932
Tennessee179 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
What is there is great. Interesting, guides are knowledgeable and more than happy to talk to you and even talk about a good place to go for lunch! The little film was worth waiting a few minutes to watch. However, it’s so small. By the time we paid for a family of four...just surprised by how small it is, compared to the price.
Written June 8, 2021
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luvgygles
Tavares, FL103 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Was the perfect destination to learn about gold mining in GA. We visited the Consolidated Gold Mine just before which was great as we took what we learned their and applied it here, expanding our knowledge of the tools and process of mining. There is a 15 minute movie and exhibits explaining the mining history. Spent about 40 minutes here.
Written October 28, 2021
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PapasPicks
Palm Harbor, FL227 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
My wife and I visited during a day trip to Dahlonega from Big Canoe. History of the gold rush in the area is well documented and thorough without the level of overwhelming details that sometimes can plague a museum. The movie, on the second level, is probably the best place to start as it provides an excellent foundation to the rest of the artifacts and chronicles the timeline in an easy to understand manner. The price/value is equitable and definitely worth your time if interested in the history of the area.
Written December 18, 2020
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Lisa P
3 contributions
Nov 2022
Small fee to get in. The young man working there was very knowledgeable and could answer questions we had. We were with an elderly goldminer, and he couldn't go to the 2nd floor to see the film about the building and the gold mining so the man working that day put the movie on for us on the 1st floor. Overall, glad we stopped in!
Written November 10, 2022
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ALA_Traveler52
Madison, AL492 contributions
Dec 2021
We had no idea this was the location of the first gold rush. Our tour guide explained everything very clearly. There were nice displays and the video was very informative. The tour was very reasonably priced and is a must for visitors of Dahlonega. The tour was also presented well for school aged children. We recommend this tour to anybody visiting the area.
Written December 29, 2021
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Gary R
The Villages, FL1,449 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Museum has captured the local history and artifacts pertinent to the history of the gold rush and its role in establishing local businesses throughout history. Docents we’re well versed on the materials presented. which commenced with a 17-minute movie. It was a very well-organized presentation throughout the museum. Rise & fall of local mines were a topic, as well as a discussion on a short-lived U.S. Mint that existed for 23 years with its primary purpose to make gold coins. I think most will find this an informative stop.
Written October 6, 2023
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Ermfl
264 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Who KNEW there was a Georgia gold rush before there was one in California?! This museum, and its knowledgeable docents, bring history to life! Fascinating film upstairs helps put the whole area into perspective. Cute gift shop, too!
Written April 19, 2024
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I doubt it because most of the upstairs furniture and draperies are antiques, but you might want to call since they cater to a lot of campers in that area.
Written October 9, 2016
What is the cost per person to tour the museum?
Written August 16, 2016
Historic Site Admission:
- Adults (18–61): $7.00
- Seniors (62+): $6.50
- Youth (6–17): $4.50
- Child (under 6): $2.00
Group rates available with advance notice.
Written August 16, 2016
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