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Talking About Learning

Talking About Learning

Teachers and students talk about the fundamentals of learning at Sovereign Hill. ...more

Podcasts

Podcasts

Check out our podcasts for students, teachers and anyone interested in history...more

Creswick Disaster Kit

Creswick Disaster Kit

In December 1882, 22 miners drowned when water flooded the New Australasian No 2 Mine in Creswick. . Sovereign Hill's new mine experience Trapped tells this tale and we have a kit of resources and activities...more

Teacher Membership

Teacher Membership

Become a Sovereign Hill Teacher Member for great benefits...more

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.

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.

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.

Entry to the Gold Museum is free with your Sovereign Hill ticket. Separate entry is also available.

Find out more here