Royal Treasures
Think you deserve the royal treatment? Then make yourself a crown fit for Middle Eastern royalty! Based on the solid gold crowns that belonged to nomadic royal families almost 2000 years ago, these make-it-yourself crowns can be folded for easy storage during travel and feature a beautiful design of the Tree of Life. Ages 5 and up.
Time Daily, 11am-3pm
Travellers and traders on the Old Silk Road
Experience the fun of trading with Silk Road travellers from almost 2000 years ago! Visitors to this 20-minute live show will learn about the importance of trade between Roman, Chinese and Indian merchants along one of the world's most important and fascinating trading routes.
Time Daily, 11:30am, 1pm and 2pm
The Gold Lounge
If your day is getting a bit hectic, then spend some time relaxing in The Gold Lounge, where you can read books, play games, and inspect a variety of rocks and minerals.
Exhibition: Dynamic Earth
Visit the Dynamic Earth exhibition opposite the Activity Rooms to learn everything to do with gold, from how it exists within our planet, to how it's mined, to how much you're worth in gold! Visit Gold Town in the Melbourne Gallery to learn about the incredible impact it has had on our state.
Time Daily, 11am-3pm