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“The museum opened in 1991 to document, interpret and preserve the Chinese heritage in Australia.”
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 welcomed and insightful educational tours, on a range of subjects, 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. Light meals are available in the Tea rooms and gift items are available for purchase in the gift shop.
There is a huge selection of Chinese artifacts here. In fact many of the artifacts were donated by a collector in his will, so there is quite a lot to look at. They also keep the dragon here,... Read more
Once upon a time, in the days of rust and dust and gold, Bendigo was known as "gold mountain". Thousands and thousands came from around the world to try their luck at finding fortune. A large... Read more
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