Golden Dragon Museum

The Golden Dragon Museum is a museum in Bendigo, Victoria, dedicated to Chinese-Australian history. The collections include artifacts, photographs, and documents that reveal the lives and experiences of Chinese immigrants during the gold rush era.

The museum was established in 1991 to preserve the legacy of Chinese immigrants who arrived during the gold rush in the Goldfields region. That period was crucial to the region's growth and attracted thousands of people from China.

The museum displays traditional dragons used in festivals, representing power and fortune in Chinese tradition. Visitors can see how these objects remain central to celebrations and how they connect people to their heritage.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and sits in central Bendigo, easy to reach on foot. Plan for several hours to explore the exhibitions and gardens thoroughly.

Adjacent Yi Yuan Gardens feature architectural elements inspired by the Forbidden City in Beijing, creating a rare Asian garden space in Australia. A Buddhist temple dedicated to Guan Yin on the grounds adds a place of worship alongside the learning experience.

Location: Victoria

Location: Bendigo

Location: City of Greater Bendigo

Inception: 1991

Address: 1/11 Bridge St, Bendigo VIC 3550

Phone: +61354415044

Website: http://goldendragonmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: -36.75490,144.28200

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09