Eureka Centre Ballarat

Little museum about the Eureka Stockade. Great to learn about history of Ballarat other than gold mining.
There’s a lake and a nice playground outside the museum. Also a nice cafe within the museum if you want a bite.

Very good historical museum. Plenty of original artifacts, context around the events of the Eureka stockade, acknowledgement of the appropriation of the symbols (without judgement) and very friendly and helpful staff.

So good to see part of the history of our country’s democracy being shown and told. Amazing to be up close to the almost 170 year old Eureka flag.

Gorgeous day in the park! Cafe understaffed, food trucks as advertised, weren't there. Luckily we took what we needed for the day. Ballarat City Council, step it up. Ballarat weather can be a disaster but on these gorgeous days, support local.

Worth the visit if you are interested in early Australian history relating to the Gold Rush and the history of how and why of the Eureka Stockade

I dropped into the Eureka Centre as I'd heard so much about it and I wanted to share it with some school clients. Absolutely worthwhile visiting. At only $6 for a child entry fee, it's excellent value for money.
There is plenty to see, with stunningly laid out it has plenty of interactive / educational displays. Viewing the original Eureka flag was quite special to me as a Melbournite. The story that goes along with it is equally interesting.
The centre also has a theatre where presentations are given as well.
There is a coffee shop available on site, although it wasn't open at the time I was there. THere is a gift shop which has some beautiful items for purchase, especially for tourists.
Located just as you drive into Ballarat from the east, it's surrounded by green grass, a playground, toilets nearby and plenty of parking. There are picnic tables and seats and a shelter.
This is a must visit when visiting Ballarat. Sovereign Hill is one thing but this is far more intimate, personal and contained into one facility.
Highly recommend.

I have got to say this place needs more than an hour to stroll through and explore. And certainly don't have a dog in tow whilst you travel through unless there is somewhere cool to leave him/her. Staff friendly. History and tears and accomplishments, hopes and fears of the pioneers of the area are well displayed.

Glad this museum is back to being the Eureka Centre. Not as good as it was when it first opened but still ok for the history. Would be helpful if the staff welcoming staff were long-term locals with local knowledge, not someone who has just recently moved to the area.