Self Guided Visit
Gum San translates as Gold Mountain and the Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre is literally sitting on the site of the “Gold Mountain” that started Arara’s gold rush.
The Centre tells the story of the 19th century Chinese miners that braved a perilous sea journey followed by a long trek across southern Australia to the new goldfields of Bendigo and Ballarat.
Life size scenarios in the centre depict their travels and experiences of the excitement of gold discoveries mixed with the hardship of life on the goldfields plus the prejudices and hatred from other nationalities that sometimes erupted in to riots.
About the Program
Gum San translates as Gold Mountain and the Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre is literally sitting on the site of the “Gold Mountain” that started Arara’s gold rush.
The Centre tells the story of the 19th century Chinese miners that braved a perilous sea journey followed by a long trek across southern Australia to the new goldfields of Bendigo and Ballarat.
Life size scenarios in the centre depict their travels and experiences of the excitement of gold discoveries mixed with the hardship of life on the goldfields plus the prejudices and hatred from other nationalities that sometimes erupted in to riots.
Further Infomation
ENTRANCE CHARGES
$12.00 ADULTS
$10.00 CONCESSIONS
- Seniors Card, Pension Card, Tertiary Students Card
$ 8.00 SECONDARY STUDENTS
$ 5.00 Child (5-12 years)
$ 2.00 PER CHILD - PRESCHOOL GROUPS
FREE Child under 5 with parents
$30.00 Family (2 adults + 2 Children)
OPENING HOURS
THURSDAY TO SUNDAY
PLUS PUBLIC HOLIDAYS & Victorian School Holidays
10AM TO 3PM
Objectives
For further information on learning outcomes and objectives, as well as all other information, please send an enquiry below.