Chinatown Tour

Subjects: Civics & Citizenship / Chinese Second Language Learner / Intercultural Capability / History

Cost: $10.00 per student

Duration: 1 hour

Be introduced to various aspects of the precinct’s culture, architecture and cuisine. Journey through iconic Little Bourke Street and its intriguing laneways. Look for clues about the past. Hear about the people who lived and worked in Chinatown. Watch Chinese chefs prepare dumplings.

Booking Enquiry

Minimum 15, maximum 75 students per session.

Accompanying teachers and support parents are free.

View or download our pre-visit information kit.

For transport and student drop off & pick up points near the Museum view our location details.

The Chinese Museum is a child safe organisation. View or download our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety Standards.

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About our 2023 School Education Programs

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.
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In this hands-on craft workshop students will learn about the importance, myths, and origins of the Chinese dragon.
Self-Guided Student Tour: Zheng He’s Treasure Hunt

Ideal for self-guided student visits, in this treasure map activity, Chinese navigator Zheng He, helps students search the museum for clues to learn about China’s history.
Chinese Inventions Workshop & Han Dynasty Tour

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.
Han Dynasty & Life Everlasting Workshop

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.
Chinese Fans

Designed for Year 1 to Year 4, students will learn about the history of Chinese fans and make their own fans from lucky red packets.
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This program promotes healthy conflict management skills for Secondary school students.
New! We are Strong Within – Primary Schools

This hands-on program empowers primary school students to minimise the impact of bullying and discrimination by resolving conflict in positive ways.
Chinese Lunchbox

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.
Chinese Restaurant

Served at a nearby restaurant, a traditional shared Chinese meal is the perfect complement to your Chinese Museum excursion.

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

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EMPLOYMENT

Current employment opportunities at the Chinese Museum
OUR TEAM
ADULT GROUP TOURS

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

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

Museum admission tickets are purchased at the door.