Spring School Holidays

Spring is here and we always deliver school holiday fun! Experience our brand-new Makers Series that puts you in the creative seat by allowing you to design and craft your own leather key ring.

Spring School Holidays Food, Fire & Light Festival Stay at Sovereign Hill

School Holiday Hours

From September 21 - October 6 we are open 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm for the Victorian School holidays.

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 and coming up.

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Food, Fire & Light Festival

A different world, in a whole new light Sovereign Hill transforms this October as the inaugural Food, Fire & Light Festival takes centre stage across two weekends: Friday 11 and Saturday 12 October; Friday 18 and Saturday 19 October.

Aura

From a place you know comes a story you don’t — AURA explores the creation, discovery and impact of gold, the precious metal then and now.

Weston Bate Memorial Lecture

Tales from the Courts: The Chinese-Australian Community in Ballarat, 1860-1890

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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Gold Panning

Included in ticket

Confectionery Demonstration

Included in ticket

Redcoat Soldiers

Included in ticket

Bowling

Included in ticket

Australian Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades

The Australian Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades is a place to learn and preserve Australia’s rare trades through a series of workshops and masterclasses.

Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections

We care for objects of significance related to Australia's gold rush story and its legacy. Our vast collection of more than 150,000 objects is brought to life through research, programs and provocation. All year round we have something for you to engage with, explore, touch and understand more deeply.

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Make the most of your Sovereign Hill visit by staying at our on-site hotel. With the gold rush just metres from your modern hotel room, the Sovereign Hill Hotel is the perfect base to explore the outdoor museum, Ballarat and beyond.

Gift Vouchers

Unwrap the magic of Sovereign Hill with gift vouchers to spark curiosity, wonder, and joy. Includes Sovereign Hill tickets, AURA Sound and Light Show, and annual passes for year-round access to unforgettable events and activities.