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 on its official page.
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.
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site hours
- Historic Site: Monday–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: 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
- Address: 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- County: Lumpkin (North Georgia region)
- GPS: 34.53270, -83.98493 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site: 706-864-2257
- Official page: gastateparks.org/DahlonegaGoldMuseum
Dogs and strollers
- Dogs: Georgia 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 notice: Leashed pets are allowed on historic site trails, however, they are not allowed in buildings.
- Strollers: the 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
- On now through Nov 1: Helen Oktoberfest, Helen (about 19 miles away, free to $25)
- Oct 23 – Oct 25: Mountain Moonshine Festival, Dawsonville (about 11 miles away)
- Oct 23: Night of the Living Safari, Cleveland (about 13 miles away, free)
- Oct 24: Mountain Farm Celebration, Sautee Nacoochee (about 20 miles away, from $8)
- Oct 30 – Nov 1: Boo at the Zoo, Cleveland (about 13 miles away)
- Nov 20 – Jan 3, 2027: Magical Nights of Lights, Buford (about 25 miles away)
Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; 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 . 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.
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