Museum of Chinese Australian History

The Arts Collective - Chinese Museum

The Arts Collective aims to bring together artists and people of creative disciplines who wish to explore the cultural, historical and social dimensions of the Chinese Australian experience in innovative and contemporary ways. Read more
Sheng Shen Shimmer: Concert Event

Two very different musicians share evolving musical culture in a concert of collaborative new work. Read more
Our Story: Aboriginal Chinese People in Australia

Our Story: Aboriginal Chinese People in Australia explores the rich and complex interaction between descendants of two of the world’s oldest civilisations – an intersection overlooked in the dominant White Australian discourse on the history of outside contacts with First Nations Peoples. Read more
One Million Stories: Chinese Australians 200 years

The first nationwide story of the 200 year journey from the first migrant until today. Read more

We research, preserve and present Chinese culture and Australian history, to recognize and celebrate the identity of Chinese Australians

我们研究，保存并展示中华文化和澳大利亚历史，藉此认同及表扬澳籍华人的身份

One Million Stories: Chinese Australians 200 years

The first nationwide story of the 200 year journey from the first migrant until today.

Chinese Museum School Tour

Learn about Chinese migration to Australia, as well as the Han Dynasty and see the world’s largest processional dragon.

Sheng Shen Shimmer: Concert Event

Two very different musicians share evolving musical culture in a concert of collaborative new work.

The Museum Collection

The Chinese Museum collects material that contributes to the history of Chinese Australians and the cultural and historic interaction between the people of Australia and China.

Our impact

400,000	school students have visited to learn about multiculturalism, immigration history, arts & culture.
1.26M	Chinese Australians form part of our contemporary Australian Society whom the Chinese Museum represents.
8,000	precious artefacts form the basis of our valuable collection – the tangible heritage of our 200-year history.

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Events & Public Programs

Fundraising Event | Ah Chan the Cabinet Maker

A fundraising event that assists the Museum maintain its collection of over 10,000 artefacts and records of Chinese Australian historical significance. Read more
Start: 28^th May, 2022 at 7:00pm

End: 28^th May, 2022 at 11:30pm

Published: 4^th May, 2022

Updated: 27^th May, 2022

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Location: 22 Cohen Place, MELBOURNE, 3000
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Dragon Boat Festival Sunday 5th June 2022

Chinese Museum FREE Open Day and family activities to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival on Sunday, 5th June 2022. Read more
Start: 5^th June, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 6^th June, 2022 at 10:00am

Published: 2^nd May, 2022

Updated: 20^th May, 2022

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Location: 22 Cohen Place, MELBOURNE, 3000
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The Arts Collective - Chinese Museum

The Arts Collective aims to bring together artists and people of creative disciplines who wish to explore the cultural, historical and social dimensions of the Chinese Australian experience in innovative and contemporary ways. Read more
Start: 27^th March, 2022 at 1:00pm

End: 31^st December, 2022 at 11:00pm

Published: 14^th April, 2022

Updated: 12^th May, 2022

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Location: 22 Cohen Place, MELBOURNE, 3000
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Sheng Shen Shimmer: Concert Event

Two very different musicians share evolving musical culture in a concert of collaborative new work. Read more
Start: 4^th June, 2022 at 8:30pm

End: 4^th June, 2022 at 9:30pm

Published: 11^th April, 2022

Updated: 13^th May, 2022

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Location: 22 Cohen Place, MELBOURNE, 3000
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Lion Dances: Sunday 6th February 2022

Lion Dances at the Chinese Museum, Sunday 6th Feb, 2022, 1.30pm & 3:10pm. At the main entrance of the Chinese Museum. Read more
Start: 6^th February, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 6^th February, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 1^st February, 2022

Updated: 14^th May, 2022

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Location: 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne, VICTORIA, 3000
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Latest News

Conference | Hidden Toils: the contribution of Chinese Australians to the early development of Queensland

The Commissariat Store Museum in Brisbane is hosting a conference which examines the unique contribution that Chinese Australians have made to the early development, influence and shaping of the Queensland society and economy. Read more
New! Education Program for Primary and Secondary Schools | We Are Strong Within

We are excited to announce a new Education Program that aims to empower young people to learn strategies to minimise the effects of bullying, prejudice and discrimination. Read more
The Arts Collective Launch

The Chinese Museum launched The Arts Collective on the 27th of March 2022 to invigorate the creative expression of Chinese Australians. Watch the recording of the launch event here. Read more
We Are Strong Within - Full Seminar Recording Available Now

Our 6 week long We Are Strong Within program has now come to an end. See the highlights and a full webinar of the seminar here. Read more
Unique Things To Do in Melbourne

Looking for something to do in Melbourne? Our museum is open daily, from 10am-4pm. Read more
Chinese Museum's New Mascot

Chinese Museum's New Mascot Meet our new mascot! We need a name for him. Can you help us? Read more