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Sovereign Hill acknowledges the Wadawurrung people as the Traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to all of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live and work on Wadawurrung Country. We acknowledge their unceded sovereignty over Wadawurrung Country, and the ongoing hardship and trauma as a result of colonisation. The history and continuous culture of the Wadawurrung people is an important part of our shared story.

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Gold Panning

Tuesday to Sunday: 10am – 5pm Monday: Open for pre-booked school groups only (no general admission)Melbourne Cup Day: Open Monday and Tuesday 3-4 November 10am – 5pmGold Rush Centre &amp; Rare Trades Centre: Open for pre-booked workshops &amp; tours only

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Experiences

Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections

We connect curious minds to the gold rush and its legacy, through back of house tours, online access, lectures and unique seasonal experience. 
All year round we have something for you to engage with, explore, touch and understand more deeply.  Find out more below.

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Search through more than 80,000 objects online that tell the stories of this region, its many diverse people, practices and ideas online.

Explore our collections online at anytime

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We've made our collection accessible for curious minds and school aged children at different times throughout the year.

Experience our collections throughout the year

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A big part of our job is to inspire by illuminating the past, and one of the best ways to do this is by hearing from experts.

Annual Weston Bate lecture

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Throughout the year we host events, lecture series and varied collections experiences that connect curious minds to the gold rush and its legacy.

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Gold Rush Collection Tour

Explore our 2024 program. Get behind the scenes and view the collections with our back of house tours. Tailored for fashion and textiles to Chinese culture. There's a world of stories attached to our collection objects just waiting for you.

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