Students will engage in a focused tour of the Han Dynasty: Life Everlasting exhibition and participate in an interactive workshop involving objects to learn about key Chinese inventions, innovations and achievements from this dynasty. Read more
Students will engage in a focused tour of the Han Dynasty: Life Everlasting exhibition, viewing a range of artefacts including a jade burial suit. In the workshop, students will examine the Qin and Han Dynasties, exploring their achievements, burial and funerary customs, and their quest for immortality. Read more
On Saturday, the progress of Our Story was presented through a panel discussion mediated by Mark Wang, CEO of the Chinese Museum. Read more
We are grateful to Mabel Wang & Family for loaning this carved bamboo sculpture of a dragon boat to the Museum. Read more
Our 2022 free Mid-Autumn Festival Open Day will feature fun festivities for the whole family, including moon cake making demos and lantern making. Read more
The museum wishes to express our thanks to all who attended our Ah Chan, The Best Cabinet Maker fundraiser event for their interest and support. Read more
Join Grace Feng on Sunday 31st of July for a free talk about her practice and her identity as a Chinese Australian creative practitioner. Read more
A huge thank you to those individuals and organisations who have donated to the Museum at the end of this financial year. Read more
All of our floor and exhibits are accessible by people using assisted mobility such as a wheelchair or walking frame. There is an elevator and an accessible toilet. Read more
The Museum wishes to express its enormous gratitude to Lions Club of Melbourne Sino Innovation for their significant, ongoing support. Read more
Join John Young on the 25th of June for a free talk to find out more about his work and practice at the Chinese Museum's latest The Arts Collective event. Read more
Please join us at a presentation of recent research findings followed by a panel discussion. Read more
The museum saw over 600 visitors attend our Dragon Boat Festival Open Day on the 5th of June. Read more
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Asian Comedy is a monthly showcase at Comedy Republic celebrating Melbourne comedians from Asian backgrounds. In need of a good laugh? Check out their line up. Read more
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
Thank you to the many Victorians who came out to support the inaugural 2022 Melbourne Chinatown Multicultural Celebration on Sunday 1st May! The Museum was open free of charge on the day, and we welcomed close to 700 people through our doors! Read more
A fundraising event that assists the Museum maintain its collection of over 10,000 artefacts and records of Chinese-Australian historical significance. Read more
Chinese Museum FREE Open Day and family activities to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival on Sunday, 5th June 2022. Read more
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 Chinese Museum will take part in the inaugural 2022 Melbourne Chinatown Multicultural Celebrations, by holding an open day with free Museum admission, traditional Chinese music concerts, and Dragon Talks on 1st May 2022. Read more
The Chinese Museum is currently calling for visual art submissions from Chinese tertiary students in Australia for its exhibition, Through Time and Space. Read more
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