Museums & Galleries

Ballarat Aviation Museum, Sunraysia Highway, Ballarat.
A Truly Unique Collection of Flying Aircraft, Engines, Wartime Relics and Equipment from the 1920's to the Present Day.

Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Lydiard St Nth, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: ((03) 5320 5858
The first provincial Art Gallery established in Australia, housing the original Eureka Flag and largest collection of Australian art in regional Australia.

Ballarat Rail Promotion Group,  Ballarat "A" Signal Box - Davies Street - BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 5331 1717 (Australia) or +61 3 5331 1757 (Overseas)
To enable visitors to gain an appreciation of the Ballarat railway heritage, Ballarat "A" Signal Box is open to the public on the first Sunday of each month. The hours are from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. Entry to the site is via Davies Street. Admission: By Donation.

Ballarat Tramway Museum,  South Gardens Reserve, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 53 341580
A working museum developed to preserve the style of Ballarat's former street tramways and trams.

Computer and Video Game Museum, 3 Lynch Street, SMYTHESDALE. Phone: (03)  5342 8186
There is a huge array of computers and video games on display, or to play at the Computer and Video Game Museum. Entrants can learn how Personal Computers changed the world, or just have fun playing Video games from the 70's to the modern day.

McLennan Furniture, 1 Beaumont Drive, DELACOMBE. Phone: (03) 5336 2886
Individually crafted furniture by master craftsman - John McLennan. Furniture can be purchased direct from the workshop or new pieces can be commissioned. A selection of Johns work can be viewed at the website.

Gold Museum, Bradshaw St, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 53 311944.
The Gold Museum houses an extensive and valuable collection of gold nuggets, alluvial deposits, gold ornaments and coins, featuring the renowned Jessica and Paul Simon collection of gold coins.

Gordon Edgerton Galleries, Main Street, GORDON. Phone: (03) 5368 9240
Gordon Edgerton Galleries is housed in a former bank and residence which celebrated its centenary in 1984. Continuous exhibitions in a variety of media and subjects are held in the main gallery. Gallery Hours:11.00 am to 5.00 pm Friday to Sunday & Public Holidays

Lal Lal Estate, RMB  N482, YENDON Via Ballarat 3352, Phone: 0417 550 678, Fax: (03) 5341 7531
Historic stables and musuem situated on a 5000 acre sheep and cattle station belonging to six generations of the pioneering Fisken family.

Mt Lonarch Gallery  Beaufort Road, MT.LONARCH. Vic. 3468, Phone/Fax: (03) 5466 2258
Unique in Australia. Australian Made Original Designs. All pieces made and painted on site. Special orders welcomed. Buses welcomed Rural Atmosphere. Beautiful Scenery. Country Walks. Relaxing and Peaceful. Disabled Access. Special needs can be catered for. Meals can be arranged. Kangaroos and Bird Life.

Springmount Pottery, Midland Hwy, CRESWICK 3363, Phone: (03) 5345 2856
A superb pottery gallery located in a natural bush setting, specialising in Australian ceramics, Ashware, antiques, jewellery, fine art and the famous Springmount Pottery range.

Sovereign Needlework, 215 Mair St, BALLARAT. 3350. Phone: (03) 5332 1782
Ballarat's largest supplier of "Fine Needlework". Sovereign Needlework has been an institution in Ballarat for many years and a necessary shopping spot for all craft lovers.

Tailored Strands, Alpaca Yarns, Gallery & Wholesaler, PO Box 368, CRESWICK 3363. Phone: (03) 5345 6169
Tailored Strands Gallery - Alpaca from paddock to person: animals, fleeces, yarns, garments and accessories all at one location (Groups welcome by appointment please)

The Golden City Paddlesteamer and Museum, PO Box 60, Ballarat 3350.Phone: (03) 0408 508 127
Located at Gill's Boatshed near View Point (on the South Eastern edge of the Lake), the museum contains exhibits, artefacts, photographs and soundscapes evoking the period from the 1860's to the present. Open by appointment only. The original 120 year old Golden City Paddle Steamer which was built and housed in the boatshed was sadly destroyed by fire in March 2006 and an appeal is now underway to build a replacement. See web page for details.

C V Jones Antiques, 14 Armstrong St Nth, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 53 311472

Clayfire Gallery, LOT 2 Bunninyong Rd, MAGPIE 3357, Phone: (03) 53 418163

James Egan Gallery, Lesters Rd, BUNGAREE 3352, Phone: (03) 53 340376,

Kirrit Barreet Aboriginal Art and Cultural Centre, 407 Main Road, BALLARAT. Phone:(03) 5332 2755

La Pinacotheque French Fine Art Gallery, Geelong Rd, SKIPTON 3361, Phone: (03) 53 402168

Macarthur Framework & Gallery, 1008 Sturt St, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 53 316958

Old Brewery Lane Gallery, 3 Elsworth St, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 53 318766

Old Library, Warrenheip St, BUNINYONG 3357, Phone: ((03) 53)417618

Windmill Ferns & Heritage Museum, 2B Rubicon St, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 53 355629

Willabaa, 501 Main Rd. Ballarat., Phone: (03) 5333 3832