Golden Dragon Museum

Chinese heritage in central Bendigo

IndoorMuseumHistoric Site
Where
Bendigo

About

The Golden Dragon Museum looks after Chinese-Australian heritage from the gold rush to today, including processional dragons, textiles and the Yi Yuan Gardens precinct. Regular hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30am–5pm, with last museum entry at 4:30pm; Mondays open in Victorian school holidays. Children under five enter free. Nearby municipal parking is paid, with short free parks on Cemetery Street.

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:30am – 5pm(Regular hours; open Mondays during Victorian school holidays. Last museum entry 16:30. Gardens and temple close 16:30. Check public-holiday exceptions.)
WednesdayToday
9:30am – 5pm(Regular hours; open Mondays during Victorian school holidays. Last museum entry 16:30. Gardens and temple close 16:30. Check public-holiday exceptions.)
Thursday
9:30am – 5pm(Regular hours; open Mondays during Victorian school holidays. Last museum entry 16:30. Gardens and temple close 16:30. Check public-holiday exceptions.)
Friday
9:30am – 5pm(Regular hours; open Mondays during Victorian school holidays. Last museum entry 16:30. Gardens and temple close 16:30. Check public-holiday exceptions.)
Saturday
9:30am – 5pm(Regular hours; open Mondays during Victorian school holidays. Last museum entry 16:30. Gardens and temple close 16:30. Check public-holiday exceptions.)
Sunday
9:30am – 5pm(Regular hours; open Mondays during Victorian school holidays. Last museum entry 16:30. Gardens and temple close 16:30. Check public-holiday exceptions.)

Admissions

General admission
Adult Admission$16
Concession$13
Child Admission$10
Child AdmissionFree
Family Pass$40

Where you'll be

Golden Dragon Museum

1-11 Bridge Street
132 km

Golden Dragon Museum

1-11 Bridge Street

What you'll experience

  • Disability Inclusive
  • Parking Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Good to know

School and public holidays
Open seven days during Victorian school holidays. Closed ANZAC Day and Christmas Day. Christmas Eve closes at 1pm.
Access
Wheelchair access is available around the museum and gardens, but a step prevents wheelchair access into the temple. An Auslan self-guided tour is available.
Parking
Nearby municipal car parks charge fees. Cemetery Street has 1.5-hour free parking.
Family visit
Children must stay with an adult. Gardens and temple entry is free; museum tickets are separate.

Organiser

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Golden Dragon Museum

Discover Chinese heritage in Australia at this Bendigo museum, with permanent displays alongside the Yi Yuan Gardens and Guan Yin Temple. Families can explore the museum and enjoy free entry to the gardens and temple.
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