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The Gold Museum, Ballarat

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History Museum · Museum
The Gold Museum presents the story of Ballarat, a provincial city built on the wealth derived from the great Australian gold rushes of the 1850s, from its earliest days through to European settlement. An impressive glass-fronted building with commanding views, the museum offers an award-winning gift shop specializing in the sale of gold nuggets and Australian-made gold jewelry, as well as fine giftware. Discover the power of gold as you view an impressive and valuable collection of gold nuggets, alluvial deposits, priceless gold artifacts, and gold coins. Take a look at our Ballarat attractions planning app to schedule your visit to The Gold Museum and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
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  • By investigator2
    The presentation of the areas history and the human story surrounding the discovery and search for gold is remarkable Great presentation and excellent information given throughout  more »
  • By Papalite
    My wife I undertook the guided tour led by Sue, a very knowledgeable host who shared a lot of the development of Ballarat from the first gold being discovered to the growth of the city around the...  more »
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  • By Inna Efimchuk
    Museum is very interactive and interesting for both kids and adults. It will give you a lot of information about the mining history of Ballarat and the establishment of the city. Also big thanks to volunteer Joan, it was very very pleasant to talk to her and ask her a lot of question about the museum and life of the city. Highly recommended.
  • By Jacqueline
    Loved it. A definite must see for every person. The guide was fantastic with a lot of local knowledge
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