Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Back at the Chinese Museum and bigger than ever! With an impressive lineup of shows including Annie Louey, purchase tickets here.

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ASPIRE - Networking Event and Conversation Series 1

Network & Discover: Join our CEO Mark Wang, network with industry leaders, and gain insights into upcoming innovative projects & exciting plans. Don't miss out on an evening of inspiration!
Asian Women in Leadership

This is event hosted by the Asian Australian Alliance, Museum of Chinese Australian History as part of the Asian Heritage Week
Recent Acquisition by the Chinese Museum

The Chinese Museum has recently purchased a suite of etchings by John Young 楊子榮 titled TIMES SLOW PASSING - the 19th century asylum diary of Jong Ah Siug.
Ada Wang's Calligraphy Exhibition

Experience the breathtaking journey of Ada Wang's calligraphy from 24th May to 2nd June 2024

ASPIRE - Networking Event and Conversation Series 1

Network & Discover: Join our CEO Mark Wang, network with industry leaders, and gain insights into upcoming innovative projects & exciting plans. Don't miss out on an evening of inspiration!
Asian Women in Leadership

This is event hosted by the Asian Australian Alliance, Museum of Chinese Australian History as part of the Asian Heritage Week
Ada Wang's Calligraphy Exhibition

Experience the breathtaking journey of Ada Wang's calligraphy from 24th May to 2nd June 2024
Dragon Boat Festival Day 2024

16th June 2024 10am-5pm Kids 12ys & under are free. Adults get discounted entry. Enjoy special Dragon Boat festivities for the whole family.
International Museum Day

Chinese Museum offers free entry for children & students 17ys and under to celebrate International Museum Day
Artist's Insights: Zhou Xiaoping (Mandrain Only)

Together with the launch of contemporary artist Zhou Xiaoping’s book, From Crowds to Wilderness.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Welcome to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, returning once again to the Chinese Museum! With an impressive lineup of shows, purchase tickets now.
Screen Presence 24

Chinese Museum & RMIT Culture proudly present
Dragon Spring: Chengdu Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition

Spreading Chengdu's intangible culture worldwide, merging tradition with fashion, preserving ecology, and innovation.
Inside Out: Creativity through Diversity

Showcasing the artwork of siblings Jason Liu and Jeno Liu, children with autism spectrum disorders. This exhibition will encourage not only understanding and celebration of the inner lives of neurodiverse children but present a forum to inspire parents, children and the community alike, to be kinder and more creative.

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.
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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
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ADMISSION

Museum admission tickets are purchased at the door.
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