Our mission is to enrich the understanding of Chinese Australians through the presentation and celebration of our history, heritage, and culture.

Chinese Museum School Tour

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

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Author: Rose Zheng

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.

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Author: Erin Blackman

One Million Stories: Chinese Australians 200 years

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

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Author: Erin Blackman

Location: 22,Cohen Place, Melbourne, VIC

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

  • TIME AND TIDE | IN CONVERSATION WITH VEE SHI & NICHOLSON REN

    Celebrate the success of Time and Tide with Director Vee Shi and Producer/Cinematographer Nicholson Ren. This Screen Presence | In Conversation event offers insights into documentary filmmaking, creative collaboration, and the film's journey from development to international film festivals. Read more

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    Location: ACMI, Fed Square, Melbourne, 3000

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  • Journey to Achievements: Navigating Detours on the Road to Success

    Join us for an inspiring afternoon of conversation, reflection, and shared experiences at Journey to Achievements: Navigating Detours on the Road to Success. Read more

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    Location: Yarra Room, Melbourne Town Hall

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  • Rally Her Collective

    Table Tennis Australia and AWDPI Bring Community Table Tennis Program to Chinese Museum Read more

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    Location: 22 Cohen Pl, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Melbourne, 3000

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  • Time’s Slow Passing: Voices Between Past and Present

    Explore the haunting story of a 19th-century Chinese miner through John Young’s contemporary works and archival documents. A quiet evocation of migration, silence, and the enduring power of a forgotten voice. Read more

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    Location: 22 Cohen Pl, Melbourne, VlC 3000, Melbourne, 3000

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  • Chinese Anzacs Exhibition

    Chinese Anzacs presents a unique opportunity to examine parallels between WWI and WWII. Read more

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    Location: Xin Jin Shan Chinese Library, 200 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350

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