Set across a unique collection of gold-rush heritage buildings, Beechworth Historic Precinct opens the door to a world of stories.
One of the best-preserved 19th century administrative centres in Australia, the precinct was added to Australia’s National Heritage List in 2024.
At the Beechworth Courthouse, the Kelly Trials Exhibition puts you in the room where more than 40 Kelly Gang trials and hearings played out between 1878 and 1880.
A 270-degree wrap-around multimedia experience tells the stories of crime and punishment, governance and law, and the infamous bushranger himself.
After you’ve viewed the short film, explore the exhibition further with artefacts and objects spread throughout the rooms of the courthouse.
The Burke Museum has held the stories of the Beechworth community since its beginnings in 1856 as an athenaeum and library for the booming goldfields population.
Originally honouring explorer Robert O’Hara Burke’s links to Beechworth, it is recognised as one of Australia’s best regional museums with a collection of more than 30,000 items from the distant and more recent past.
Don’t miss the beloved bird and animal taxidermy collection.
At the Telegraph Station, you can send a real telegram anywhere in the world - a small thrill that never gets old, and a favourite with kids and grandkids.
The precinct runs two 45-minute walking tours daily - the Gold Rush Tour departs from the Beechworth Courthouse at 10am, and the Ned Kelly Tour departs the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre at 1pm.
Start at the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre on Ford Street to pick up tickets and grab a map.
The team there can also help you plan your visit, whether you've got two hours or a full day.
Find out more at explorebeechworth.com.au.