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Sovereign Hill is a living museum that presents the story of Ballarat as a gold rush boomtown. Bring your walking shoes and get here early, as our site covers 30,000 square metres of open space including a township with a gold panning area, underground mines, costumed characters, coach rides and 1850s shops, trades, schools and dwellings.
Opening Hours
We are open to the general public 6 days a week, Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
What's On
There’s a lot to do at Sovereign Hill so make sure you check out all the amazing activities we have on.
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Everyday Activities
There are a range of immersive activities happening all the time at Sovereign Hill, most of which are included in your ticket to the Outdoor Museum.
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Visitor Map
View our interactive visitor map or itineraries to start planning your Sovereign Hill adventure.
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