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  • Through Time and Space

    Through Time and Space

    The Chinese Museum is currently calling for visual art submissions from Chinese tertiary students in Australia for its exhibition, Through Time and Space. Read more

  • Our Story: Aboriginal Chinese People in Australia

    Our Story: Aboriginal Chinese People in Australia

    Our Story: Aboriginal Chinese People in Australia explores the rich and complex interaction between descendants of two of the world’s oldest civilisations – an intersection overlooked in the dominant White Australian discourse on the history of outside contacts with First Nations Peoples. Read more

  • One Million Stories: Chinese Australians 200 years

    One Million Stories: Chinese Australians 200 years

    The first nationwide story of the 200 year journey from the first migrant until today. Read more

  • Dragon Gallery

    Dragon Gallery

    Wonder at the world's largest Dragon and revisit the last 3 processional Chinese dragon's used during Melbourne's parades over the last century. Read more

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EXHIBITIONS

Through Time and Space

Through Time and Space

The Chinese Museum is currently calling for visual art submissions from Chinese tertiary students in Australia for its exhibition, Through Time and Space. Read more

Published: 14th April, 2022

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Our Story: Aboriginal Chinese People in Australia

Our Story: Aboriginal Chinese People in Australia

Our Story: Aboriginal Chinese People in Australia explores the rich and complex interaction between descendants of two of the world’s oldest civilisations – an intersection overlooked in the dominant White Australian discourse on the history of outside contacts with First Nations Peoples. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2022

Updated: 16th June, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Touring Exhibition: One Million Stories: Sichuan, China

Touring Exhibition: One Million Stories: Sichuan, China

Our One Million Stories exhibition is at its second stop in Dujiangyan, China with support from both the Sichuan Provincial and the Victorian Government. 24th Jan - 27th Feb 2022. Read more

Published: 18th January, 2022

Updated: 28th January, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

One Million Stories: Chinese Australians 200 years

One Million Stories: Chinese Australians 200 years

The first nationwide story of the 200 year journey from the first migrant until today. Read more

Published: 16th April, 2020

Updated: 11th May, 2022

Author: Erin Blackman

Location: 22, Cohen Place, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

Dragon Gallery

Dragon Gallery

Wonder at the world's largest Dragon and revisit the last 3 processional Chinese dragon's used during Melbourne's parades over the last century. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2020

Updated: 28th April, 2021

Author: Erin Blackman

Location: 22, Cohen Place, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

Finding Gold: Chinese on the Goldfields of 19th Century Australia

Finding Gold: Chinese on the Goldfields of 19th Century Australia

Replicates the experience of Chinese Settlers in Australia’s 19th century goldfields. Read more

Published: 12th April, 2020

Updated: 14th April, 2022

Author: Erin Blackman

Location: 22, Cohen Place, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

Han Dynasty: Life Everlasting

Han Dynasty: Life Everlasting

Exploring this significant period of Chinese history through showcasing the Han dynasty’s remarkable people, progressive ideas, and great innovations. Read more

Published: 12th April, 2020

Updated: 11th May, 2020

Author: Erin Blackman

Location: 22, Cohen Place, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

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  • Artist's Insights: John Young In Conversation

    Artist's Insights: John Young In Conversation

    Join John Young on the 25th of June for a free talk to find out more about his work and practice at the Chinese Museum's latest The Arts Collective event.

  • Our Story: Discovering Our Relationships

    Our Story: Discovering Our Relationships

    Please join us at a presentation of recent research findings followed by a panel discussion.

  • Event Wrap | Dragon Boat Festival 2022

    Event Wrap | Dragon Boat Festival 2022

    The museum saw over 600 visitors attend our Dragon Boat Festival Open Day on the 5th of June.

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  • LOCATION & OPENING HOURS

    LOCATION & OPENING HOURS

    We are open 10am-4pm, everyday, except public holidays. Located at 22 Cohen Place (enter via Little Bourke St or Lonsdale St), Melbourne, VIC Australia 3000.

  • EMPLOYMENT

    Current employment opportunities at the Chinese Museum

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  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • Mid-Autumn Festival Schools Program

    Mid-Autumn Festival Schools Program

    The Mid-Autumn Festival is a 3000-year-old tradition that occurs when the full moon appears largest in the sky. Celebrating family re-union, this festival program explores moon legends and traditional practices such as lantern making, riddle guessing, moon cake making and the Chinese tea ceremony.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

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