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Chinese Collections Tour at Sovereign Hill

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Classes, lessons, workshops & talks

Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections

Bradshaw Street,
Ballarat VIC 3350

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  • Wed 29 Jan 2pm–2:45pm
  • Fri 31 Jan 2pm–2:45pm
  • Wed 5 Feb 2pm–2:45pm

$20 - $25

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Go behind the scenes with Sovereign Hill's expert guides and explore their vaults of hidden treasures. On this tour, you will be introduced to Loong the oldest processional dragon in Australia and encounter objects that tell the amazing story of the Chinese communities on the goldfields.

Sovereign Hill’s Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections is the home of an amazing collection that brings together 150,000 objects that tell the stories of this region, its many diverse people, practices and ideas.

It’s a place for new ideas and for discovery. Through unique programs and experiences, the Gold Rush Centre presents stories and objects that connect you to our heritage and culture.

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Dates & Times

  • Wed 29 Jan 2pm–2:45pm
  • Fri 31 Jan 2pm–2:45pm
  • Wed 5 Feb 2pm–2:45pm
  • Fri 7 Feb 2pm–2:45pm
  • Sat 8 Feb 2pm–3pm
  • Wed 26 Mar 2pm–3pm
  • Fri 28 Mar 2pm–3pm
  • Wed 23 Apr 2pm–3pm
  • Fri 25 Apr 2pm–3pm
  • Sat 26 Apr 2pm–3pm

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  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.

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