COLLECTION THEMES

The Museum of Chinese Australian History has a collection of over eight thousand artefacts, photos, and records that help tell the stories, experiences, and cultural life of Australians with Chinese ancestry.

Museum collections, research archive, and library collections are now available for public access via the Museum of Chinese Australian History’s CatalogIt Hub!

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Latest

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

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

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

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

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
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
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

Museum admission tickets are purchased at the door.