Come behind the scenes with Sovereign Hill’s expert guides and explore our vaults of hidden treasures. See some of our most significant costume pieces and hear the amazing stories of the women and men who made and wore them.

Sovereign Hill’s Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections is the home to an amazing collection that brings together 150,000 objects that tell the stories of the Ballarat region, its many diverse people, practices and ideas. It’s a place for new ideas and for discovery. Through our unique programs and experiences we present stories and objects that connect us to our history, heritage and culture.