Leong-Lim Family History

Learn about the Leong-Lim family's migration, heritage, and cultural legacy. https://leong-limfamilyhistoryproject.com/

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Memories of Chinatown

Discover Melbourne's Chinatown through personal stories, memories, and community history. Read more

Leong-Lim Family History

Learn about the Leong-Lim family's migration, heritage, and cultural legacy. https://leong-limfamilyhistoryproject.com/

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Event Recap | Rally Her Collective 2026

Rally Her Collective launched at the Chinese Museum with an afternoon of table tennis, food and community connection, creating a welcoming space for women and girls to participate, build confidence and connect through sport.
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.
Rally Her Collective

Table Tennis Australia and AWDPI Bring Community Table Tennis Program to Chinese Museum
Event Recap | Her Glory Awards 2026

A prestigious Melbourne ceremony honouring the achievements of Chinese Australian women while fostering community connection and supporting cultural heritage through a $20,000 donation.

LOCATION & OPENING HOURS

We are open 10am-4pm, every day, except public holidays. Located at 22 Cohen Place (enter via Little Bourke St or Lonsdale St), Melbourne, VIC Australia 3000.
ADMISSION

Museum admission tickets are purchased at the door.
OUR TEAM
VOLUNTEER

We highly value the contribution of our volunteers and endeavor to support volunteers to contribute to the community in a fulfilling and meaningful way. Please subscribe to hear about volunteer opportunities or check out this page to see current volunteer opportunities.
EMPLOYMENT

Current employment opportunities at the Chinese Museum
ADULT GROUP TOURS

Guided Museum Tours for Adult Groups. Combine with a tour of Melbourne's Chinatown or a Yum Cha lunch.
OUR BOARD
VENUE HIRE

The Chinese Museum has multiple galleries / space for hire, suitable for exhibitions, parties, dinners, talks and many other functions. All proceeds from venue hires go towards furthering our mission of communicating the Chinese-Australian story and promoting multiculturalism
OUR ORGANISATION

The Chinese Museum’s building, located in the heart of Chinatown, was built by the Cohen Bros. in 1890 and used originally as a furniture warehouse. It was acquired in 1984 by the Victorian State Government to enable the establishment of a Museum to provide the heritage and cultural foundation for Melbourne’s Chinatown.
STAY CONNECTED

Programs, exhibitions and special events for schools are announced throughout the year. Subscribe to our Education E-News for up-to-date information.