Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site: Hours and Fees

Water And Ice Safety: read this before you go

Short answer

Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site is a state historic site in Lumpkin County, near Dahlonega. Hours: Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults. Checked October 20, 2026 on its official page.

Hours

Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

Cost

Adults $10

Where

Dahlonega, North Georgia

Dogs

Leashed, trails only

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A museum in one of Georgia’s oldest standing courthouse buildings, on Dahlonega’s square, telling the story of America’s first major gold rush, twenty years before California’s. Expect gold nuggets and coins, a hydraulic cannon and a 17-minute film.

Plan it in three lines

Getting In
Admission: adults $10, seniors $7.50, youth $7. Check the list below for family and group rates.
Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
What to Do
The official page lists Gold Nuggets and Coins, Hydraulic Cannon and Judge's Chambers.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoors
Make It a Day
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge is about 15 miles away. Coming up near here: Songwriters at the Lake in Buford.
6 events within 30 mi

Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site Hours

Hours at a glance today is outlined

Days of the week

MonTueWedThuFriSatSunHistoric SiteMon–Sat · 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.closedHistoric SiteSun · 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.closedclosedclosedclosedclosedclosed

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.

A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.

Historic SiteMonday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day.

What It Costs

Admission, side by side

Adults$10.00
Seniors$7.50
Youth (6–17)$7.00
Children (6 & under)$3.50

Admission as listed on the official page; check it before a long drive. Group rates and annual passes are in the list below.

Admission: Adults: $10.00; Seniors: $7.50; Youth (6–17): $7.00; Children (6 & under): $3.50; Group rates & tours available with advance notice.; Historic Site Annual Pass Available
State historic sites charge their own per-person admission; the state park ParkPass does not cover it.

Where It Is and How to Get in Touch

Address1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533
CountyLumpkin (North Georgia region)
GPS34.53270, -83.98493 (directions in Google Maps)
Historic Site706-864-2257
Official pagegastateparks.org/DahlonegaGoldMuseum

Dogs and Strollers

DogsGeorgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
This site’s noticeLeashed pets are allowed on historic site trails, however, they are not allowed in buildings.
StrollersThe park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (706-864-2257) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site

Facilities the park lists: Museum; Courthouse; Gift Shop.

Things to do: 17-minute Film; Gold Nuggets and Coins; Hydraulic Cannon; Judge’s Chambers; Field Trips.

Events Coming Up Near Dahlonega Gold Museum

Around Dahlonega Gold Museum within 30 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodgestate park15 mi
2Vogel State Parkstate park16 mi
3Smithgall Woods State Parkstate park17 mi
4Don Carter State Parkstate park17 mi

Events coming up

5Songwriters at the LakeBuford28 mi
6Magical Nights of LightsBuford25 mi
7Downtown Dawsonville Christmas Parade & Tree LightingDawsonville11 mi
8Cumming City Center Winter/Holiday MarketCumming24 mi
9Gobble Wobble 5KBlairsville23 mi
10Annual Lighting of the Village (Helen)Helen19 mi

Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.

Nov 13 – Nov 15Songwriters at the Lake, Buford (about 28 miles away, from $49)
Nov 20 – Jan 3, 2027Magical Nights of Lights, Buford (about 25 miles away)
Nov 21Downtown Dawsonville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, Dawsonville (about 11 miles away, free)
Nov 21Cumming City Center Winter/Holiday Market, Cumming (about 24 miles away)
Nov 26Gobble Wobble 5K, Blairsville (about 23 miles away)
Nov 27Annual Lighting of the Village (Helen), Helen (about 19 miles away, free)

Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of October 20, 2026; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.

Nearby State Parks and Historic Sites

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge (state park, Dawson County), about 15 miles away
Vogel State Park (state park, Union County), about 16 miles away
Smithgall Woods State Park (state park, White County), about 17 miles away
Don Carter State Park (state park, Hall County), about 17 miles away

More on It’s Georgia

All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
Georgia landmarks: national parks, state historic sites and National Historic Landmarks
Dahlonega guide
North Georgia: more places to go in the region

Source: the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked October 20, 2026. Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.

Safety Notice

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