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  • 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. Read more

  • New! Education Program for Primary and Secondary Schools | We Are Strong Within

    New! Education Program for Primary and Secondary Schools | We Are Strong Within

    We are excited to announce a new Education Program that aims to empower young people to learn strategies to minimise the effects of bullying, prejudice and discrimination. Read more

  • The Arts Collective Launch

    The Arts Collective Launch

    The Chinese Museum launched The Arts Collective on the 27th of March 2022 to invigorate the creative expression of Chinese Australians. Watch the recording of the launch event here. Read more

  • Unique Things To Do in Melbourne

    Unique Things To Do in Melbourne

    Looking for something to do in Melbourne? Our museum is open daily, from 10am-4pm. Read more

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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. Read more

Published: 6th June, 2022

Updated: 30th June, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Conference | Hidden Toils: the contribution of Chinese Australians to the early development of Queensland

Conference | Hidden Toils: the contribution of Chinese Australians to the early development of Queensland

The Commissariat Store Museum in Brisbane is hosting a conference which examines the unique contribution that Chinese Australians have made to the early development, influence and shaping of the Queensland society and economy. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2022

Updated: 3rd June, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Event Wrap | Sunday 1st May Open Day

Event Wrap | Sunday 1st May Open Day

Thank you to the many Victorians who came out to support the inaugural 2022 Melbourne Chinatown Multicultural Celebration on Sunday 1st May! The Museum was open free of charge on the day, and we welcomed close to 700 people through our doors! Read more

Published: 6th May, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

New! Education Program for Primary and Secondary Schools | We Are Strong Within

New! Education Program for Primary and Secondary Schools | We Are Strong Within

We are excited to announce a new Education Program that aims to empower young people to learn strategies to minimise the effects of bullying, prejudice and discrimination. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2022

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

The Arts Collective Launch

The Arts Collective Launch

The Chinese Museum launched The Arts Collective on the 27th of March 2022 to invigorate the creative expression of Chinese Australians. Watch the recording of the launch event here. Read more

Published: 11th April, 2022

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Location: 22 Cohen Place, MELBOURNE VIC 3000, 3000

We Are Strong Within - Full Seminar Recording Available Now

We Are Strong Within - Full Seminar Recording Available Now

Our 6 week long We Are Strong Within program has now come to an end. See the highlights and a full webinar of the seminar here. Read more

Published: 28th March, 2022

Updated: 27th June, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Family Murmurings Private Viewing Event

Family Murmurings Private Viewing Event

The Family Murmurings exhibition team were delighted to host their launch party on 3rd March 2022 and celebrate with guests, the artists and the Museum team. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2022

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Unique Things To Do in Melbourne

Unique Things To Do in Melbourne

Looking for something to do in Melbourne? Our museum is open daily, from 10am-4pm. Read more

Published: 10th February, 2022

Updated: 11th February, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Chinese Museum's New Mascot

Chinese Museum's New Mascot

Chinese Museum's New Mascot Meet our new mascot! We need a name for him. Can you help us? Read more

Published: 7th February, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Our CEO Mark Wang's CNY 2022 Interview with Victoria Together

Our CEO Mark Wang's CNY 2022 Interview with Victoria Together

Our very own CEO of the Chinese Museum, Mark Wang has been featured in Victoria Together! Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2022

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Congratulations to Chinese Australian Australia Day Honours Recipients!

Congratulations to Chinese Australian Australia Day Honours Recipients!

We congratulate nine Chinese Australian recipients of 2022 Australia Day Honours. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Cancelled: Museum and Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations

Cancelled: Museum and Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations

The Museum has made the difficult decision to cancel its 2022 CNY Open Day and festivities. This follows the Chinatown Precinct Association’s announcement that it will cancel its CNY festivities and Dragon Parade, Read more

Published: 24th January, 2022

Updated: 8th March, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Event Wrap | Christmas at the Chinese Museum

Event Wrap | Christmas at the Chinese Museum

We celebrated the reopening of Melbourne and welcomed over 200 visitors through our door on Sunday 19 Dec 2021. Read more

Published: 19th December, 2021

Updated: 30th May, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Chinese Museum Annual General Meeting 2021

Chinese Museum Annual General Meeting 2021

On Tuesday, 12th October 2021, the Museum of Chinese Australian History held its Annual General Meeting via Zoom and elected new Board Members. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2021

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Announcing Our Exciting Schools Education Program for 2022

Announcing Our Exciting Schools Education Program for 2022

We are launching two new incursion programs, ‘Ah Chan: The Cabinet Maker’ and ‘We Are Strong Within’ extending our secondary schools’ engagement by addressing areas of the curriculum such as Drama and Performing Arts. Read more

Published: 21st November, 2021

Updated: 27th June, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

One Million Stories Touring Exhibition launched in Nanjing, China

The exhibition was launched on Monday 25th Oct 2021 in Nanjing, China by the Victorian Government officials and the Jiangsu Foreign Affairs Office. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2021

Updated: 28th January, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Bring the Museum of Chinese Australian History to your classroom – virtually!

Bring the Museum of Chinese Australian History to your classroom – virtually!

The Chinese Museum has embraced new technologies and software to make museum education more accessible and dynamic than ever before. Read more

Published: 26th October, 2021

Updated: 27th June, 2022

Author: Erin Blackman

Location: 22 Cohen Place, MELBOURNE VIC 3000, 3000

Event Launch | Chinese Australian Achievers 2021

Event Launch | Chinese Australian Achievers 2021

On the 21st of October, the Chinese Museum Team and Supporters, came together virtually to celebrate the launch of Chinese Australian Achievers 2021. Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2021

Updated: 27th June, 2022

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Explore our Collections Records Online

Explore our Collections Records Online

Our new CMS enables easy sharing of our collection records online. Information on nearly 2000 objects, photos, books, documents, and archival materials are now accessible to the public through the Museum’s CatalogIt Hub! Read more

Published: 1st October, 2021

Updated: 26th November, 2021

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Introducing our new Collection Development Advisory Group

Introducing our new Collection Development Advisory Group

We are delighted to introduce the members of the Museum’s Collection Development Advisory Group. Read more

Published: 30th September, 2021

Updated: 15th October, 2021

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Chinese language editions of our Newsletters now available

Chinese language editions of our Newsletters now available

All of our 2021 newsletters are now available in Chinese. Going forward, all of our newsletters will be published in English and Chinese. Read more

Published: 20th September, 2021

Updated: 5th October, 2021

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Cancelled: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2021 Winter Edition

Cancelled: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2021 Winter Edition

The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival has announced that, due to the uncertainty presented by the current COVID-19 situation, MFWF is unable to run its Winter Edition and Regional Edition in 2021. Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2021

Updated: 20th September, 2021

Author: Xing Jun Seah

CAFHOV Family History Day 2021 Wrap

CAFHOV Family History Day 2021 Wrap

This year, CAFHOV hosted their Family History Day on Sunday 22 August 2021 via Zoom. Read more

Published: 30th August, 2021

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Study Melbourne x MWF21: Storytelling Competition

Study Melbourne x MWF21: Storytelling Competition

Co-organised by Study Melbourne and Melbourne Writers Festival, this is a storytelling competition for onshore and offshore students to submit their stories in written or visual forms. Read more

Published: 25th August, 2021

Author: Xing Jun Seah

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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

  • OUR TEAM

    OUR TEAM

  • 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.

  • OUR BOARD

  • 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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