THE JOAN JACK OAM RESEARCH CENTRE AND MING YEUNG LIBRARY
The research centre and library aim to assist, promote and foster interest in the study of Bendigo Chinese History.

It houses a collection of records including immigration, cemetery, council rates, family trees, and various research papers. Also available for viewing in our reference library is a collection of local history publications.

An archive of over 21,000 newspaper articles covering central Victorian Chinese history from the 1850s to the present is available for viewing.

MUSEUM ARCHIVES AND COLLECTIONS
Due to the age, condition and fragile nature of some items in storage, public access to the archives and collection is strictly limited to individual researchers and representatives from professional institutions, by appointment only.

LOCAL FAMILY HISTORY
Donations of family histories, enhances the understanding of life on the Goldfields and the struggles of later generations.
Ensure that your family history is preserved, by depositing a copy with our research centre, so that it is accessible to future generations.

BEFORE YOU VISIT
Research application forms can be downloaded from here;

Research Application Form (290 KB)

or collected from the museum reception.

RESEARCH FEES
Onsite
(In person)
Open Thursday from 9:30 - 4:30pmFriday through to Wednesday by appointment only.Fee: $35 for up to three hours.
(Includes reproduction of documents to the value of $10.)

Off-site
(Postal or email)
Fee: $30 for single topic or name search.
(Includes reproduction of documents and postage to the value of $10.)

International Off-site
(Postal or email)
Fee: $50 for single topic or name search.
(Includes reproduction of documents and postage to the value of $10.)

Please make cheque /money order payable to:
GOLDEN DRAGON MUSEUM

Any enquires regarding access to the Yeung Ming Library and Joan Jack OAM Research Centre can be forwarded to research@goldendragonmuseum.org