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  • Event Wrap | Ancient Tales Retold

    Event Wrap | Ancient Tales Retold

    The Chinese Museum once again participated in Melbourne Fashion Week with Ancient Tales Retold. Read more

  • 'Multitudes' Residency III: Migrant Swift

    'Multitudes' Residency III: Migrant Swift

    Guzheng master Mindy Meng Wang and multi-award winning classical violist Katie Yap explore the daring act of migration and the mixing of cultures in their new work, Migrant Swift in concert at Tempo Rubato, Brunswick. Read more

  • Exhibition Wrap | The Fifth Australia THE LITTLE ARTIST International Children's Art Exhibition

    Exhibition Wrap | The Fifth Australia THE LITTLE ARTIST International Children's Art Exhibition

    Tuesday 15 Aug to Sunday 20 Aug 2023, The Fifth Australia THE LITTLE ARTIST International Children's Art Exhibition held at Chinese Museum Read more

  • Event Wrap | Multicultural Community Forum: Understand and Support a First Nations Voice

    Event Wrap | Multicultural Community Forum: Understand and Support a First Nations Voice

    On Saturday 22 July 2023, Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter (CCCAV) organised Multicultural Community Forum at Chinese Museum Read more

  • Event Wrap | Ancient Tales Retold
  • 'Multitudes' Residency III: Migrant Swift
  • Exhibition Wrap | The Fifth Australia THE LITTLE ARTIST International Children's Art Exhibition
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Now available: Celestial Footy, the story of Chinese Heritage Aussie Rules, by Patrick Skene

Now available: Celestial Footy, the story of Chinese Heritage Aussie Rules, by Patrick Skene

Available in the Chinese Museum giftshop "Celestial Footy, the story of Chinese Heritage Aussie Rules", by Patrick Skene chronicles the participation and passion of Chinese heritage immigrants and their descendants in Australia's beloved national game – Australian Rules Football. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2023

Updated: 23rd November, 2023

Author: Erin Blackman

Event Wrap | Chinese Australian Champions 2023 Fundraising Dinner

Event Wrap | Chinese Australian Champions 2023 Fundraising Dinner

On the evening of 27 October, the Chinese Museum held its Chinese Australian Champions 2023 Fundraising Dinner at the Sofitel Hotel. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Event Wrap | Nights at the Chinese Museum

Event Wrap | Nights at the Chinese Museum

On the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, we undertook an ambitious cultural program, Nights at the Chinese Museum Read more

Published: 16th November, 2023

Updated: 17th November, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Event Wrap | Ancient Tales Retold

Event Wrap | Ancient Tales Retold

The Chinese Museum once again participated in Melbourne Fashion Week with Ancient Tales Retold. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

'Multitudes' Residency III: Migrant Swift

'Multitudes' Residency III: Migrant Swift

Guzheng master Mindy Meng Wang and multi-award winning classical violist Katie Yap explore the daring act of migration and the mixing of cultures in their new work, Migrant Swift in concert at Tempo Rubato, Brunswick. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Chinese-Australian Historical Images in Australia (CHIA) database back online

Chinese-Australian Historical Images in Australia (CHIA) database back online

The Chinese-Australian Historical Images in Australia (CHIA) database back online! Read more

Published: 27th October, 2023

Updated: 16th November, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Event Wrap | Autumn Moon Festival Days

Event Wrap | Autumn Moon Festival Days

The Chinese Museum's Autumn Moon Festival Days held on 30th September and 1st October Read more

Published: 1st October, 2023

Updated: 9th November, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Media Partnership Annoncement

Media Partnership Annoncement

Chinese Museum Proudly Announces Media Partnership with 3MBS Melbourne 103.5FM Read more

Published: 15th September, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Autumn Moon Nights at the Chinese Museum

Autumn Moon Nights at the Chinese Museum

The Chinese Museum opens its doors during the month of October for you to experience traditional, contemporary, and reinterpreted Chinese popular culture. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2023

Updated: 19th October, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Exhibition Wrap | The Fifth Australia THE LITTLE ARTIST International Children's Art Exhibition

Exhibition Wrap | The Fifth Australia THE LITTLE ARTIST International Children's Art Exhibition

Tuesday 15 Aug to Sunday 20 Aug 2023, The Fifth Australia THE LITTLE ARTIST International Children's Art Exhibition held at Chinese Museum Read more

Published: 28th August, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Event Wrap | CAFHOV Family History Day 2023

Event Wrap | CAFHOV Family History Day 2023

Chinese Australian Family Historians of Victoria successfully held the Family History Day on Sunday 13 August 2023. Read more

Published: 21st August, 2023

Updated: 15th September, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Chinese Museum Annual General Meeting 2023

Chinese Museum Annual General Meeting 2023

The AGM was held on 20th July and two new Board Members were elected, Katherine Liu and Angela Liang. Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2023

Updated: 4th August, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Event Wrap | Multicultural Community Forum: Understand and Support a First Nations Voice

Event Wrap | Multicultural Community Forum: Understand and Support a First Nations Voice

On Saturday 22 July 2023, Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter (CCCAV) organised Multicultural Community Forum at Chinese Museum Read more

Published: 27th July, 2023

Updated: 28th July, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Miss Peony 牡丹小姐 :A glitzy and madcap theatrical comedy

Miss Peony 牡丹小姐 :A glitzy and madcap theatrical comedy

Click here to get your promo code to see this comedy of beauty pageants, unrealistic expectations, and the business of family. Written by Michelle Law. Read more

Published: 21st July, 2023

Updated: 28th August, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Dragon Boat Festival Wrap Up

Dragon Boat Festival Wrap Up

On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th of June the Chinese Museum celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival over two days of activities and events. Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2023

Updated: 4th August, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Vale: Maurice Kwok Cheng Leong: 22 September 1919 – 28 June 2023

Vale: Maurice Kwok Cheng Leong: 22 September 1919 – 28 June 2023

Maurice will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family at this time of loss. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2023

Updated: 24th July, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Vale: Gilbert Jan OAM: July 1924 - February 2023

Vale: Gilbert Jan OAM: July 1924 - February 2023

Gilbert Jan OAM served in WWII as one of over 1200 Chinese Australians who enlisted to defend Australia. He also pioneered identification of Chinese Australians who served in world wars. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2023

Updated: 30th June, 2023

Author: Erin Blackman

Exhibition Wrap: The Beauty & Cultural Evolution of the Peranakan Odyssey

Exhibition Wrap: The Beauty & Cultural Evolution of the Peranakan Odyssey

The Beauty & Cultural Evolution of the Peranakan Odyssey successfully exhibited at the Chinese Museum from 26th May to 4th June 2023. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2023

Updated: 15th June, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Honour Rolls of Chinese ANZACs and WWII servicewomen and men.

Honour Rolls of Chinese ANZACs and WWII servicewomen and men.

On Anzac Day 2023, the Museum acknowledges the 275 Chinese Anzacs, who appear by name on our permanent Honour Rolls of Chinese ANZACs and WWII servicewomen and men. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2023

Updated: 15th May, 2023

Author: Erin Blackman

Exhibition Wrap: All the World's A Stage

Exhibition Wrap: All the World's A Stage

Nikki Yang's art exhibition "All The World's A Stage" successfully launched and exhibited at Chinese Museum from 5th May to 11th May. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2023

Updated: 12th May, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Location: 22 Cohen Place, MELBOURNE VIC 3000, 3000

Event Wrap: Artist’s Insights Jacky Cheng

Event Wrap: Artist’s Insights Jacky Cheng

The Chinese Museum Arts Collective hosted its second Artist’s Insights series of talks on Sunday 23 April. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2023

Updated: 12th May, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Donation from Lions Club of Melbourne Chinese

Donation from Lions Club of Melbourne Chinese

For another consecutive year, the Lions Club of Melbourne Chinese have donated $10,000 to support our overarching purpose: “Contributing to a harmonious world”. Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

New Sponsorship from Bendigo Bank, Chinatown Office

New Sponsorship from Bendigo Bank, Chinatown Office

We are pleased to announce that Bendigo Bank has signed on as a Sponsor of our Level 1 Community Gallery. Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2023

Updated: 5th April, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

Lucky Rabbit Education Programs Wrap

Lucky Rabbit Education Programs Wrap

More than 850 students and teachers visited and participated in our Lucky Rabbit Education Programs. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2023

Updated: 3rd April, 2023

Author: Bobby Sun

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  • Now available: Celestial Footy, the story of Chinese Heritage Aussie Rules, by Patrick Skene

    Now available: Celestial Footy, the story of Chinese Heritage Aussie Rules, by Patrick Skene

    Available in the Chinese Museum giftshop "Celestial Footy, the story of Chinese Heritage Aussie Rules", by Patrick Skene chronicles the participation and passion of Chinese heritage immigrants and their descendants in Australia's beloved national game – Australian Rules Football.

  • Event Wrap | Chinese Australian Champions 2023 Fundraising Dinner

    Event Wrap | Chinese Australian Champions 2023 Fundraising Dinner

    On the evening of 27 October, the Chinese Museum held its Chinese Australian Champions 2023 Fundraising Dinner at the Sofitel Hotel.

  • Event Wrap | Nights at the Chinese Museum

    Event Wrap | Nights at the Chinese Museum

    On the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, we undertook an ambitious cultural program, Nights at the Chinese Museum

  • Event Wrap | Ancient Tales Retold

    Event Wrap | Ancient Tales Retold

    The Chinese Museum once again participated in Melbourne Fashion Week with Ancient Tales Retold.

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  • LOCATION & OPENING HOURS

    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.

  • 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

  • OUR TEAM

    OUR TEAM

  • ADULT GROUP TOURS

    ADULT GROUP TOURS

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

  • OUR ORGANISATION

    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.

  • VENUE HIRE

    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

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  • 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.

  • ADMISSION

    ADMISSION

    Museum admission tickets are purchased at the door.

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