Three historical dresses (blue, gold and light brown) mounted on mannequins
Curator showing historical dress stored in box to tour group
Curator showing historical women's shoes to tour participant
Curator closely inspecting an emu feathered skirt
Historical gold dress mounted on mannequin

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Fashion Collection Tour at Sovereign Hill

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Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections

Bradshaw Street,
Ballarat VIC 3350

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  • Wed 19 Feb 2pm–3pm
  • Fri 21 Feb 2pm–3pm
  • Sat 22 Feb 2pm–3pm

$20 - $25

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Unveil the glamour, craftsmanship, and history held deep inside the fashion and textiles collection at Sovereign Hill's Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections.

Discover the makers, innovators, and trendsetters who shaped, defied, and styled fashion through the ages.

Sovereign Hill's Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections is home to an amazing collection that brings together 150,000 objects that tell the stories of this region, and 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 19 Feb 2pm–3pm
  • Fri 21 Feb 2pm–3pm
  • Sat 22 Feb 2pm–3pm
  • Wed 26 Feb 2pm–3pm
  • Fri 28 Feb 2pm–3pm
  • Sat 1 Mar 2pm–3pm
  • Wed 5 Mar 2pm–3pm
  • Fri 7 Mar 2pm–3pm
  • Wed 2 Apr 2pm–3pm
  • Fri 4 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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