Art and culture – Goldfields
There is much more to the Goldfields than its gold heritage – the region is also home to important art collections in some of Australia’s finest regional galleries. See the original Eureka Flag at the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, and the outstanding collection of nineteenth century European and Australian art at the Bendigo Fine Art Gallery, or tour some of the many small private galleries and studios throughout the region.
Discover gold rush history – learn about life on the goldfields and the lasting heritage of a fascinating Chinese culture at one of the many excellent museums in the region. Or enjoy a night of entertainment at one of the oldest and grandest theatres in Victoria.
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The Goldfields is home to some of Victorias finest regional galleries. See the Eureka Flag, European painting and decorative arts collections, and works by Australian artists such as Tom Roberts, Frederick McCubbin, Arthur Streeton and E. Phillips Fox.
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The Goldfields local museums tell the stories of the area capturing the imagination of the world when gold was discovered in the 1850s, as well as the story of Australias struggle to become a nation, and the unique history of the area.
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The Goldfields region boasts two of Australias most historic theatres Ballarats Her Majestys Theatre and Castlemaines Theatre Royal - living museums that have been operating for over 100 years, and a must for anyone visiting the region.
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