Sovereign Hill, Open-air museum in Ballarat, Australia.
Sovereign Hill spans across 25 hectares featuring 60 historical buildings where staff members wear period costumes from the 1850s gold rush era.
The museum, which opened on November 29, 1970, recreates the first decade following the 1851 gold discovery that transformed Ballarat into Victoria's largest inland city.
The Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections maintains over 150,000 objects that document the social and economic impact of gold mining in the region.
The museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering activities such as gold panning, mine tours, and traditional craft demonstrations.
Visitors can observe the melting and casting of pure gold into a bullion bar worth $300,000 during the Gold Pour demonstration.
Location: Golden Point
Inception: 1970
Elevation above the sea: 423 m
Operator: Sovereign Hill Museums Association
Website: http://sovereignhill.com.au
GPS coordinates: -37.57510,143.86600
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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