The Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site, located in Dahlonega, Georgia, is a museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Georgia Gold Rush and the state's rich history of gold mining. The museum is housed in the 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse, a National Historic Landmark and one of the oldest surviving courthouse buildings in Georgia. Visitors can explore exhibits that showcase the tools, equipment, and methods used during the gold mining era, as well as learn about the impact of the gold rush on the region's history and development. The museum also features a gift shop where guests can purchase souvenirs and learn more about the local area. With its fascinating exhibits and historic setting, the Dahlonega Gold Museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and discover the stories of the gold rush era.
Amenities and More
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Toilets
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Good for kids
- Live performances
- Restaurant
Reviews
Completely worth of eight dollar fee to enter! The movie is fantastic and it is upstairs, there’s a very unique way to get to the second floor as well! The two Park Rangers downstairs were extremely helpful and knowledgeable about all of the questions that we had. The meant section as well as the first families in the area were very interesting. Gift shop is small and very niche but cute.
Upstairs is where the real history starts. From the introduction to the area as well as the mining equipment on display. It is fascinating to see. There was a volunteer guide up at the top, which was incredibly knowledgeable and let us see even gold inside the brick structure of the building. Totally amazing.
Overall, it was an incredible unique experience in downtown. Dahlonega cannot be missed anyway, so there’s no reason not to come!
This is a great place to visit to learn more about the area's history as a gold mining town. They offer several interesting exhibits and a wonderful video that provides some very interesting information. The museum is also located in the historic Court house and some exhibits include some interesting artifacts from this part of the building's history. We really enjoyed our visit!
The Dahlonega Gold Museum is an absolute hidden gem! Walking into this historic treasure trove, you can practically feel the rush of excitement that must've swept through the town during the gold rush. The exhibits are like a time machine, transporting you back to the wild days of prospectors and pickaxes. The museum doesn't just tell the story; it shows it with genuine artifacts and cool interactive displays. The highlight for me was checking out the old mint where they turned raw gold into legit coins. If you're into history or just looking for a fun day trip, this spot is pure gold! It also becomes so pretty during the Holiday season.
Totally worth it. Great museum with tons of neat information. Tour guide was super nice and informative. If you want to learn about Gold and it’s history in Georgia 🇺🇸go visit. …
We enjoyed our visit,It’s very informative.Must visit if your are around. We end up spending 2 hours 😊 thanks to volunteer guide who shared very interesting facts about this place.
I learned so much here. This was so interesting. The staff was very informative and well educated. The film was great that they show. Before the tour. It is a self guided tour.
A good museum about a very interesting and important, little known portion of history. A little pricey for such a small museum.
Sam the park ranger was kind filling us in with the junior ranger details. Fun spot. Volunteers outside during Fourth of July were knowledgeable and kind. Allen was full of history. Fun patriotic day to learn with my kids
Completely worth of eight dollar fee to enter! The movie is fantastic and it is upstairs, there’s a very unique way to get to the second floor as well! The two Park Rangers downstairs were extremely helpful and knowledgeable about all of the questions that we had. The meant section as well as the first families in the area were very interesting. Gift shop is small and very niche but cute.
Upstairs is where the real history starts. From the introduction to the area as well as the mining equipment on display. It is fascinating to see. There was a volunteer guide up at the top, which was incredibly knowledgeable and let us see even gold inside the brick structure of the building. Totally amazing.
Overall, it was an incredible unique experience in downtown. Dahlonega cannot be missed anyway, so there’s no reason not to come!
This is a great place to visit to learn more about the area's history as a gold mining town. They offer several interesting exhibits and a wonderful video that provides some very interesting information. The museum is also located in the historic Court house and some exhibits include some interesting artifacts from this part of the building's history. We really enjoyed our visit!
Location
1 Public Square N, Dahlonega, GA 30533, United States
Hours
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Monday
09:00 AM - 04:45 PM
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Tuesday
09:00 AM - 04:45 PM
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Wednesday
09:00 AM - 04:45 PM
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Thursday
09:00 AM - 04:45 PM
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Friday
09:00 AM - 04:45 PM
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Saturday
09:00 AM - 04:45 PM
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Sunday
10:00 AM - 04:45 PM
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