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Golden Dragon Museum

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Chinese heritage is an integral part of Bendigo. From the goldrush to the present day, the Bendigo Chinese community has influenced the proud history of Bendigo - from its traditions of charitable works for local hospitals to its spectacular displays in the Bendigo Easter Fair.

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.

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Awards: 2002 - Vic. Awards for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs - Award for meritorious services in the community to the Golden Dragon Museum and the Bendigo Chinese Association and Goldfields Tourism Awards - Heritage & Cultural Tourism 2001 - Victorian Community History Award, Best Exhibit/ Display for Showing Face Travelling Exhibition, Goldfields Tourism Awards - Arts, Heritage & Cultural Tourism, Goldfields Tourism Awards - Gold Award 1998 - Victorian Community & Local History Award 1997 - 1st Museum in Victoria to become accredited through Museums Accreditation Program (Museums Australia Vic.)
Functions: CONFERENCE CENTRE AND ACTIVITES ROOM The Golden Dragon Museum has available for hire, a Conference Centre and an Activities Room. The Conference room can seat up to 150 people theatre style, and with 100 people class room style. For a cocktail function around 200 people and sit down diner around 150 people. The Activities room can seat up to 40 people comfortably and is a great alternative for businesses on a limited budget.
Site Description: Museum
Site Facilities: Shop / Kiosk