Treasures From The Collection

From proud Wadawurrung Elder Marlene Gilson’s artwork to Eureka rebel Peter Lalor’s chair, discover some of the most intriguing, significant and powerful objects in our collection.

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.