Eureka Centre

The Eureka Centre is a museum and cultural centre located in Eureka Stockade Memorial Park in Ballarat East, Victoria. It stands on the site associated with the 1854 Eureka Stockade and houses the original Eureka Flag. The centre interprets the story of the Eureka Rebellion and its association with democratic history in Australia through interactive exhibitions, artefacts and educational programs.

Visitors can expect a modern museum building set within landscaped memorial parklands. Inside, there are permanent and temporary exhibitions centred on the Eureka Flag displayed in a dedicated gallery, interactive displays, films and artefacts relating to the Ballarat goldfields and the 1854 Eureka Stockade. Outside, visitors can explore the Eureka Stockade Memorial Park, monuments, gardens and walking paths. The centre offers guided tours, educational activities and a cafe and shop.

The centre is located on the site associated with the Eureka Stockade of 3 December 1854, when gold miners at Ballarat clashed with colonial forces during protests over mining licences and administration on the goldfields. The Eureka Flag flown during the stockade is preserved and displayed at the centre. The site is associated with subsequent democratic reforms in Victoria.

The Eureka Flag and the Eureka story are widely regarded as symbols of democratic aspiration in Australia. The centre serves as a place for education and commemoration, presenting the cultural heritage of the Ballarat goldfields and the Eureka narrative for visitors.