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Stories of Chinese Anzacs and Chinese-Australians of World War II

The exhibition explores a range of themes including Australian identity; belonging and exclusion and racial discrimination. The stories are based on research undertaken in close partnership with Veteran's descendants.
Two Chinese Stand-up Comedians Debut Their First Melbourne Comedy Festival Show

Two Chinese Stand-up Comedians Debut Their First Melbourne Comedy Festival Show
Year of the Ox Merch - Hurry whilst stocks last!

Our new Year of the Ox merch is now available in our giftshop, but hurry, only whilst stocks last!
Dark Tea 黑茶

Dragon Tails Conferences
Saving Australia’s Early Chinese Memories, 2010-2013

Ten Chinese Australians were recorded during an interview that asked them to recall life in Australia during the White Australia period, prior to the more recent waves of immigration from the 1970s. We are lucky to have these stories, as those who can remember this period in Australia’s history are becoming fewer with every year.
Language, A Key to Survival: Cantonese-English Phrasebooks in Australia, 2012-2013
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
One Million Stories

Painted: The Immigrants' Self Portrait

‘Painted: The Immigrants' Self Portrait’ is an art and documentary series featuring immigrant families that uses the process of portraiture to explore the diaspora and definition of home for immigrant families.
United Nations declares May 21 as “International Tea Day”

The ritual of tea drinking brings happiness, harmony and well-being throughout the World. Celebrate this day with us and spread the good feeling! Visit the Chinese Museum next February and become immersed in Tea Culture at our TEA HEAVEN Exhibition - this promises to be a blissful experience!
LOCATION & OPENING HOURS

We are thrilled to re-open our doors again 10am-4pm, everyday. Closed Public Holidays. Located at 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne, VIC Australia 3000.
ADMISSION

Museum admission tickets are purchased at the door.
Stories of Chinese Anzacs and Chinese-Australians of World War II

The exhibition explores a range of themes including Australian identity; belonging and exclusion and racial discrimination. The stories are based on research undertaken in close partnership with Veteran's descendants.
Year of the Ox Merch - Hurry whilst stocks last!

Our new Year of the Ox merch is now available in our giftshop, but hurry, only whilst stocks last!
Book Launch: For Honour and Country in 2021

This April, the Chinese Museum is to launch a new book "For Honour and Country" about Chinese Australians who served in WWII.
The Real Face of White Australia Transcription Project

The Real Face of White Australia is a series of projects aimed at increasing awareness and use of a powerful set of historical documents created in the administration of the White Australia Policy in the first half of the twentieth century.
Digital Cultural Adventures: Chinese Lantern Making

This digital program allows students to visit the Chinese Museum from their classroom. Students will make their own red paper lantern and learn about the significance and history of lantern making in China.
Digital Cultural Adventures: Ancient China and Amazing Inventions

This digital program allows students to visit the Chinese Museum from their classroom. Learn about Emperor Qin and his Terracotta Army, inventions that emerged during the Han Dynasty and the importance of the Silk Road.