In this workshop, a trained Chinese dance instructor will teach students basic traditional Chinese dance and movement in your own school/institution as part of our Travelling Museum Program. Read more
The show presents a selection of exquisite garments and accessories ranging from the Han, Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties. 28th & 29th October 2023 Read more
The Photography and Video Art Exhibition of Faculties and Selected Students of School of Design, ECNU, 9th - 20th June 2023 Read more
We invite you to an odyssey into the past, present, and future of the Peranakan culture, 26th May - 4th June 2023 Read more
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Recent donations to the Chinese Museum's Collections 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
Many government agencies, corporations, institutions, Chinese-Australian community organisations, families and individuals are ongoing supporters of the Museum. Read more
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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. Read more
Freshly prepared takeaway food boxes served in a friendly Asian food court environment. Alternatively, groups can take their lunchboxes to enjoy at one of many public gardens nearby. Read more
Served at a nearby restaurant, a traditional shared Chinese meal is the perfect complement to your Chinese Museum excursion. Read more
Guided Museum Tours for Adult Groups. Combine with a tour of Melbourne's Chinatown or a Yum Cha lunch. Read more
All our school education programs have meaningful links to the Victorian Curriculum across a wide range of learning areas including Humanities, Languages (Chinese), The Arts and English. Read more
Here you will find pricing and other key information for our Travelling Museum program. Read more
Students will dance and learn about the significance of lions in Chinese culture and celebrations. Read more
Students will learn about the significance and history of lanterns, and make their own. Read more
Due to popular demand, our Dragon Puppet Workshop will now be available as an incursion as a part of our Travelling Museum Program. Read more
A popular traditional art form, Chinese fans symbolise wisdom and gracefulness. In this workshop, students will learn about the history of Chinese fans and make their own fans from lucky red packets. Read more
Students will hear stories about some of the most interesting Chinese inventions in history and engage in a hands-on exploration of objects. Read more
Students will create a decorative paper cut and learn about the cultural significance of this practice in Chinese festivals and celebrations. Read more
Students will make their own knotted bracelet or charm for good luck. Read more
A brief introduction to Kung Fu which aims to achieve physical, mental and spiritual harmony. Includes basic anti-bully and stranger danger techniques. Read more
In this hands-on craft workshop students will learn about the importance, myths, and origins of the Chinese dragon. Read more
Learn about Chinese migration to Australia, as well as the Han Dynasty and see the world’s largest processional dragon. Read more