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Gold Museum, Ballarat ~ showcasing Ballarat's history The Gold Museum manages the collections of The Sovereign Hill Museums Association and serves as the regional museum for the Ballarat and central goldfields area. The Association holds some 100,000 items located at both Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum and in the Gold Museum. Collections in the Outdoor Museum are focused on the gold mining and social history of Ballarat, with key collections in mining technology and the working and domestic lives of the people of Ballarat. The collections housed in the Gold Museum cover areas well beyond mining history and researchers are encouraged to explore the range of collection areas held. Details of the special collections housed in the Museum are given below. The Collections Jessica and Paul Simon Gold Collection The majority of the collection of 900 gold coins, nuggets and gold samples is on display, with a greater proportion to be displayed from 2012. The Simon collection also includes material relating to the Simon’s lives in Ballarat. Ballarat Historical Society Collection This collection includes around 20,000 photographs, 5,000 miscellaneous books and documents, and 2,000 artefacts associated with Ballarat history. Social History Collection A diverse collection of material relating to Ballarat’s history which includes some business records, a small collection of personal papers and material associated with Ballarat events and organisations such as the Ballarat Industrial Exhibitions, the Avenue of Honour and the Ballarat Orphanage. Opening Times 9.30 am to 5.30 pm every day except Christmas Day. Last entry is 5.20 pm. During daylight saving, the Museum is open until 6.00 pm. Unlimited free parking on-site. When Happens: Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 2016-03-28 , 2016-03-29 , 2016-03-30 , 2016-03-31 , 2016-04-01 , 2016-03-26 , 2016-03-27 Time: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm

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 Ballarat Gold Museum [Show]

 Bradshaw St  Golden Point Victoria 3350 Australia | Map
 Telephone: 03 5337 1107

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