Golden Dragon Museum

Golden Dragon Museum

Address: 1-11 Bridge St, Bendigo, Victoria 3550

Phone: 03 5441 5044  |  Fax: 03 5443 3127  

Email: info@goldendragonmuseum.org
Web: goldendragonmuseum.org

Since the goldfields in the 1850's to the present day, Chinese heritage has been an integral part of Bendigo's history.

Opened in 1991, the Golden Dragon Museum aims to collect, preserve and care for materials of historical significance to the Chinese community, particularly items relevant to the goldfields region of Victoria.

Unique to the museum's collection and on permanent display are Loong and Sun Loong, the world's oldest and longest imperial dragon, along with their accompanying processional regalia. This living collection is used annually in the Bendigo Easter Procession.

Situated beside the Golden Dragon Museum, and designed to resemble the gardens in Beijing's famed Imperial Palace, are the serene and intimate settings of the Classical Chinese Garden.

Facilities

  • Car park
  • Coach Parking

Activities

  • Lessons/Tutorials
  • Meditating

Opening hours

Closed Christmas Day

Daily
9:30am -5:00pm

Memberships

  • Museums Australia

Disabled access

Contact operator for further details.

Additional business information

2011 Harvest Moon Festival
This years annual Harvest Moon Festival will treat you to a stunning performance of traditional and contemporary dance, music and martial arts. See performances from Fit Republic, Bendigo Filipino Tinikling Dancers, Cairns and District Chinese Association Inc. Dancers, Roz Avent Dance and Bendigo Aikikai Aikido. As well as the Bendigo Chinese Association Lion, Dragon and Plum Blossom Teams. And of course it would not be the same without a few firecrackers! Delicious Chinese food, drink and souvenirs will be available from 5:30pm. Don't forget to bring a chair, rug and warm jacket. Time: Food from 5:30pm Performance from 6pm Date: Saturday 24th September 2011 Venue: Dai Gum San precinct (Museum forecourt) Cost: Free performance SPONSORED BY: Tourism Victoria, Victorian Multicultural Commission and Bendigo Fireworks

Year of the Dragon Community Celebration
The Golden Dragon Museum is proud to host the community celebration to bring in the year of the Dragon. Chinese food and drinks will be available throughout the evening while you enjoy performances by the Bendigo Chinese Association with friends and family. A highlight of the event will be Yar Loong, the night dragon, who will make an appearance to roam amongst the crowds. As the year of the Dragon is considered to be an important year of celebrations, a BIG surprise is yet to be unveiled and must not be missed! Lock this event into your calenders today. Date: Saturday 28th January 2012 Time: TBC Venue: Dai Gum San (Museum forecourt) Cost: FREE

Golden Dragon Museum 20th Anniversary Performances on Dai Gum San
Sunday 11th September 2011 - BCA Lion Team. Sunday 9th October 2011 - BCA Plum Blossom Dancing Team. Sunday 10th November 2011 - BCA Dragon Team. Sunday 11th December 2011 - BCA Lion Team. Time: All performances begin at 12 noon. Venue: Dai Gum San, Golden Dragon Museum. Cost: Free

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