New! “Our Shared Past”: Unpacking the China-Australia Relationship

Focus for learning: History Levels 9-12; Creative and Critical Thinking Levels 9-12; Intercultural Capability Levels 9-12; Australian and Global Politics Levels 11-12; Civics and Citizenship Levels 9-12

Year Levels: 9 – 12

Cost: $14.50 per student

Duration: 1 hour

The workshop explores the Australia-China relationship over the past 30 years. By the end of the workshop, students will have a fundamental toolkit to think critically and creatively about the nature – and future – of contemporary China-Australian relations from multiple angles. Pre-visit material provided, including an illustrated PowerPoint with audio commentary.

The program is facilitated live by an experienced Museum Guide via Webex, or the video-conferencing platform recommended by your education jurisdiction. Pre and post activities to consolidate student learning experiences, are included in the museum's LMS.

To book, email [email protected] or click the button below. 

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An Exciting New Digital Experience for Schools!

The Chinese Museum has launched an exciting new digital experience for schools called Digital Cultural Adventures.
Digital Cultural Adventures: Chinese Lantern Making

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

A virtual incursion program allowing students to interact with the artefacts of the Chinese Museum’s collection from their classroom. Facilitated live by an experienced Museum Guide, students can learn about Emperor Qin and his Terracotta Army, burial customs and inventions of the Han dynasty, and the importance of the Silk Road.
Digital Cultural Adventures: Wing Chun Kung Fu

A virtual incursion program facilitated live by a Shifu master who demonstrates safe ways to use this ancient art form to develop strength, balance and mindfulness. The instructor also introduces students to the origins and health benefits of Wing Chun Kung Fu.
Digital Cultural Adventures: Awakening the Dragon

A virtual incursion program allowing students to visit the Chinese Museum from their classroom. Facilitated live by an experienced Museum Guide, students can learn about the myths and origins of the Chinese dragon, its role in the Chinese New Year parade and other important symbols in Chinese culture.
Digital Cultural Adventures: The Promise of Gold

A virtual incursion program allowing students to visit the Chinese Museum from their classroom. Facilitated live by an experienced Museum Guide, students can learn about the reasons Chinese people first migrated to Australia in the 1800s, their life on the colonial goldfields, and the popular occupations they chose after the goldrush.

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We are temporarily closed due to the snap 5 day lock down. We can't wait to re-open again, 10am-4pm, everyday, except public holidays. Located at 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne, VIC Australia 3000.
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Mid-Autumn Festival Schools Program

The Mid-Autumn Festival Education Program explores moon legends and traditional practices such as lantern making, riddle guessing, moon cake making and Chinese tea ceremony. Excursions and incursions available.
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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.
ADULT GROUP TOURS

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