Art & culture
From renowned galleries, local studios and art spaces to museums and historic theatres – there is always plenty to see and be inspired by in the Goldfields.
Creative locals
Discover how art has become a driving force behind the region's vibrant and contemporary atmosphere. See the work of local artists in their natural state on a day browsing through studios in villages and out in the countryside.
Around the galleries
Stop by private galleries, community art spaces and local retailers to browse or purchase work by talented locals. After that, spend a few days exploring the many celebrated permanent collections of renowned Australian and international artists in galleries around the area.
Echoes of the past
Learn about life on the Goldfields, the lasting heritage of Chinese culture in the region, or enjoy a night of entertainment at some of the oldest and grandest theatres in Victoria.
See two of Australia's most historic theatres – Ballarat's Her Majesty's Theatre and Castlemaine's Theatre Royal – both operating for over 100 years.
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Learn about the discovery of gold in the region in the 1850s, as well as the story of Australia's struggle to become a nation.
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The Goldfields is home to some of Victoria's finest regional galleries, which house European collections and works by renowned Australian artists.
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