Lakes District Museum

Open Daily 8:30am - 5pm


  • Museum Entrance Fees

    • Adults: $14

    • Seniors 65+: $12

    • Children (still at school): $6

    • Children under 5 are free

    • Families (two adults, up to three children):  $30

    Location:
    49 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302


    Opening hours

    Museum & Gallery:

    Every day from 9:00am - 5:00pm.

    Closed on Christmas Day

    Arrowtown Post Office:

    Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4pm

    Saturday 9am - 12pm


    Archives & Donations

    Access to the archives is by appointment, please contact the archivist to make arrangements.

    If you have an artefact – paper, photograph or object – that you would like to donate to the museum, please read through our collection policy first.

    If you agree to the conditions, please email our archivist.

    Archives -  


  • Museum Gallery

    30x30 Returns!
    Small Works Exhibition

    15th November - 26th January 2025

    Featuring a revolving display of artworks for sale by 69 local artists!


    Guided Tours

    To book a private guided tour of the museum and/or Arrowtown's historic precinct, please contact us to inquire about our special rates and availability for the upcoming season.

    Bookings -   


  • Gold Panning

    Try your luck down at the Arrow River, where many miners before you have worked, patiently hoping to find their fortune!

    Day hire of pan + shovel: $5 (plus a $10 cash deposit)

    A fun, affordable and authentic mining experience.


    Information Centre

    If you want to find out about all the amazing activities the Lakes District has to offer - we can help!

    Come and see our friendly staff for local knowledge, maps and general information about where to eat, drink, walk, or cycle!


    Education Programme

    If you are interested in finding out more about our amazing education programme - visit Hands on History

    Education -  


    Gold Panning Lessons

    https://arrowtowngold.com/