Golden Dragon Museum
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What's on here
Why go
- Heritage-listed Loong, the oldest imperial dragon, appeared in Federation parades in 1901 and 2001.
- 1880s theatrical costumes made from silk, furs and gold bullion thread, once worn in Bendigo’s Easter Parade.
- Zhou dynasty knife money and two Qin dynasty round coins.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- Sun LoongAn imperial dragon measuring over 100 metres long.Golden Dragon Museum
- Dai Gum LoongThe 125-metre imperial dragon that replaced Sun Loong in the festival in 2019.Golden Dragon Museum
- Song dynasty porcelain dishA porcelain dish dated to the Song dynasty.Golden Dragon Museum
- Sun Yat-sen wax likenessA wax figure likeness of Sun Yat-sen from the Dai Gum San Wax Works.Golden Dragon Museum
- Huanghuali wood piecesPieces in the John St Alban Collection, which began arriving in 2001.John St Alban Collection
Know before you go
- Daily, 09:30–17:00.
What's inside
- Late Qing dynasty palace and temple furnishings in the John St Alban Collection.
- Displays examining multiculturalism and the hardship and racism Chinese people experienced under the White Australia policy.
With kids
- The museum runs educational craft workshops for tour groups.
- The museum’s original purpose included teaching the history of Chinese people in Bendigo.
- The museum restaurant serves family meals.
Tips for your visit
- Yi Yuan Gardens and Guan Yin Temple form part of the museum site.
- The museum restaurant is fully licensed.
Interesting facts6
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The museum was Victoria’s first accredited museum under the museum accreditation program.
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It is part of the Chinese Cultural Centre of Australia.
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Its displays include Australia’s largest collection of Chinese currency.
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Horrie Bridges donated his Chinese currency collection to the museum in 1991.
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Harry Charalambous designed the museum, combining Chinese symbolism and architecture with Australian materials such as corrugated iron and red brick.
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The museum also holds dragons that still perform.
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Shorts
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Golden Dragon museum Bendigo. part 1Shaurya and Moksh
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Zen Garden at Golden Dragon Museum BendigoHome with Fish
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Golden Dragon Museum Bendigo. part 2Shaurya and Moksh
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Bendigo Dragon Dai Gum Loong - Moving into The Golden Dragon MuseumTrue Fact Productions
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Bendigo Golden Dragon Museum Year Of The Rabbit Festival 2011BendigoNewsTV
History
The museum occupies the historical site of one of Bendigo’s Chinatowns. Its founding collection was processional regalia inherited from the Bendigo Chinese Association.
- 1880Bendigo community leaders raised £750 to buy embroidered costumes for the Easter Parade.
- late 19th c.–1964Bridge Street Chinatown served as the region’s centre of Chinese activity.
- 1973Wax figures made by Vivian Sun in Hong Kong arrived in Bendigo.
- 1980sRussell Jack advanced the idea of a Chinese museum at the Chinatown site.
- 1991Golden Dragon Museum opened to preserve and interpret Chinese heritage in Australia.
How to get there
- TrainTravel by train to Bendigo Station.
Sources: Golden Dragon Museum - Wikipedia · Home - Golden Dragon Museum 金龙博物馆 · 首页 - 金龙博物馆 金龙博物馆 · Home - Golden Dragon Museum 金龙博物馆 · checked 1 Oct 2026
- Website
- goldendragonmuseum.org/
- Phone
- 0354415044
Questions and answers
Are activities offered for different ages at Golden Dragon Museum?
The museum offers talks, workshops, tours and activities for people of all ages.
Who made the wax figures at Golden Dragon Museum?
Vivian Sun made them in Hong Kong.
When did the wax figures join Golden Dragon Museum’s displays?
They became part of the displays when the museum opened in 1991.
Who was Russell Jack of Golden Dragon Museum?
He was the museum’s founder and patron.
How was Russell Jack honoured after his death?
Following his death on 11 August 2026, a State Funeral was held on 29 August.
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