The Golden Dragon Museum is Victoria's first accredited museum and it beautifully presents processional regalia, carved furniture and costumes embroidered with gold bullion thread. Artefacts date as far back as the Shang Dynasty 1600 - 1026BC.
Experience a living history of the Chinese people in Bendigo, from the gold rush of the 1850's to the present day, at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Australia.
Located at the entrance to the museum is a gift shop, tea rooms, education centre and research library. The Museum's Chinese precinct includes the Yi Yuan Gardens, the Guan Yin temple and the Dai Gum San forecourt.
Individuals can enjoy insightful educational tours on a range of subjects which bring the museum to life for group bookings. The educational tours for school groups include a range of Primary and Secondary topics including Year Seven Ancient history, Year Nine Immigration and VCE History revolutions.
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Indicative prices
Adults $12, Concession $10, Children (aged five to 14) $7 and Family $30. Receive a group discount with booking of 10 people or more. Group booking must be made in advance. |
$7.00 - $30.00 |
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Child
Children under five are free. |
$7.00 |
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Opening hours:
- Tuesday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Accessibility:
- Actively welcomes people with access needs
- Suitable for guests with sufficient mobility to climb two or three steps, but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance
- Suitable for guests who depend on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position at all times
Facilities:
- Café
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Conference/convention facilities
- Non smoking establishment
- Picnic area
- Public toilet
Membership:
- Museums Australia
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Museums Australia
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