Sovereign Hill Living Museum
9 Programs at Sovereign Hill Living Museum
Voices Of the Goldfields: Years 5–6
Step into the stories of the gold rush through rebellion, resilience and rich cultural history — deep learning on the diggings.
Goldfields: Then & Now: Foundation – Yr 2
Travel back to the 1850s! Explore shops, watch lollies being made, and discover how life was different back then.
Sovereign Hill Masterclass
Take your VCE students out of the classroom and into the colony — with immersive, curriculum-specific masterclasses onsite.
Life On the Goldfields: Years 3–4
Dig deep into gold rush history through roleplay, STEM and storytelling—plus gold pouring and candle making fun!
Industry & Impact: Years 9–10
Uncover the rise of industry and the impact of colonisation in this rich exploration of innovation and Indigenous resilience.
Gold and the Environment: Years 7–8
Discover how gold fever reshaped Victoria’s people, land and water — then step underground to see where it all began.
Camp Sovereign: A Journey Through Time
Three days, two nights, one unforgettable adventure into gold rush life, innovation, and cultural exploration.
Living History: Costumed School Camp
Step into the shoes (and bonnets) of a child from the 1850s in this two-day living history camp your students will never forget.
Voices Of the Goldfields: 3-day Camp
Explore rebellion, culture and community on this immersive three-day gold rush camp with stories that shaped Australia.