Golden Dragon Museum

Chinese heritage in central Bendigo

Museum
Historic Site
Indoor
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.)
Wednesday
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.)
SundayToday
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

Explicit inclusive support, adapted delivery, or disability-inclusive design beyond physical access.

Parking Available

Visitor parking is explicitly available, but the source does not establish whether it is free or paid.

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible for wheelchairs and mobility aids.

Good to know

Open seven days during Victorian school holidays. Closed ANZAC Day and Christmas Day. Christmas Eve closes at 1pm.

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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