Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
Dahlonega
NE Georgia Mountains
Twenty years before the 1849 gold rush to California, thousands of gold seekers flocked into the Cherokee Nation in North Georgia, beginning the nation's first major gold rush. The towns of Auraria and Dahlonega grew and prospered with this mining activity. Between 1838 and 1861, more than $6 million in gold was coined by the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega. The Dahlonega Gold Museum, located in the old Lumpkin County Courthouse, offers visitors a look at the mining history of Georgia. Gold coins minted in Dahlonega and nuggets one weighing more than 5 ounces are on display. A 23-minute film describes the mining techniques and lifestyles of the prospectors through interviews with members of the long-time mining families. In the town of Dahlonega, visitors can shop for gold nuggets and pan for gold.
- Info & Amenities
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Hours of Operation
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Admission & Fees
Adults $6.00
Child (under 6) $1.00
Group rates available with advance notice. please call 706-864-2257
Seniors (62+) $5.50
Youth (ages 6-17) $3.50
Facility Amenities
Free Parking, Parking on Site, Public Restrooms, Self-guided Tours
General Information
Family-friendly
Group Amenities
Group-friendly
Suitable for Ages
All Ages
