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Golden Dragon Museum

The Golden Dragon Museum documents, interprets and preserves the Chinese heritage in Australia. It opened in 1991 and is Victoria's first accredited museum. It exhibits a Collection of over 30,000 objects including processional regalia, carved furniture and costumes embroidered with gold bullion thread. Artefacts date as far back as the Shang Dynasty 1600 - 1026 BCE. Experience a living history of the Chinese people in Bendigo, from the gold rush of the 1850s to the present day, at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Australia. Learn about the unbroken 130-year history of Bendigo's famous Imperial Processional Dragons, Loong, Sun Loong and Dai Gum Loong. Located at the entrance to the Museum is a gift shop and restaurant, Emperor's Dragon. Bendigo's Chinese precinct, Dai Gum San, includes the Golden Dragon Museum, the Yi Yuan Gardens and the Guan Yin Temple. Group bookings enjoy discounted entry and insightful educational tours which help bring the Museum to life. Group bookings are required and should be made by contacting the Museum well before the day you plan to visit.
Photo shoiwng building entrance
Photograph showing inside one of the Museum's galleries full of Chinese heritage objects.
Photograph shoiwng outdoor area featuring large flower exhibit
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Location and Directions1 - 11 Bridge Street Bendigo Victoria 3550 Australia
Indicative Prices
$10 to $40
Adults $16, Concession $13, Children (aged five to 16) $10 and Family $40. Receive a group discount with bookings of 15 people or more. Group bookings must be made in advance.
Child
$10
Children under five are free.
Product Types
  • Galleries, Museums and Collections
Facilities
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Enquiry Desk
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Non Smoking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
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