Chinese Cultural Collections

Come behind the scenes with Sovereign Hill's expert guides and explore our 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 to an amazing collection that brings together 150,000 objects that tell the stories of the Ballarat region, its many diverse people, practices and ideas. It’s a place for new ideas and for discovery. Through our unique programs and experiences we present stories and objects that connect us to our history, heritage and culture.

This is a walking tour through our collection stores. Due to the nature of the environment no belongings will be allowed on the tour. Secure storage will be provided.