Learn about the Leong-Lim family's migration, heritage, and cultural legacy. https://leong-limfamilyhistoryproject.com/
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of conversation, reflection, and shared experiences at Journey to Achievements: Navigating Detours on the Road to Success. Read more
Tailored for school groups, students will practice basic Kung Fu movements in a safe and supportive environment. Read more
Discover Melbourne's Chinatown through personal stories, memories, and community history. Read more
Table Tennis Australia and AWDPI Bring Community Table Tennis Program to Chinese Museum Read more
A growing list of Chinese-Australian soldiers in WWII. Read more
Rally Her Collective launched at the Chinese Museum with an afternoon of table tennis, food and community connection, creating a welcoming space for women and girls to participate, build confidence and connect through sport. Read more
Join us for a relaxing afternoon to celebrate this cultural classic. Beginners are most welcome! Read more
The Chinese Museum collects material that contributes to the history of Chinese Australians and the cultural and historic interaction between the people of Australia and China. Read more
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
Explore the haunting story of a 19th-century Chinese miner through John Young’s contemporary works and archival documents. A quiet evocation of migration, silence, and the enduring power of a forgotten voice. Read more
All of our floor and exhibits are accessible by people using assisted mobility such as a wheelchair or walking frame. There is an elevator and an accessible toilet. Read more
Chinese Anzacs presents a unique opportunity to examine parallels between WWI and WWII. Read more
This two-hour tour explores historic Chinese graves, sharing stories of migration, burial customs, and their impact on Melbourne’s history, with a 3km guided walk through the cemetery. Read more
The Mermaid Sings stages Charmian Clift's life as a 3-way battle between her public image, her inner self, and her older knowing voice -asking what it costs a woman to live brilliantly, love fiercely and never feel enough. Read more
Museum stories. Read more
Programs, exhibitions and special events for schools are announced throughout the year. Subscribe to our Education E-News for up-to-date information. Read more
These Education Resources have been produced by the Chinese Museum to support teachers in the classroom and are aligned with the Victorian and the Australian Curriculam. They include lesson plans and classroom activities. Read more
Here you will find pricing and other key information for our Travelling Museum program. Read more
A brief introduction to Kung Fu which aims to achieve physical, mental and spiritual harmony. Read more
In this workshop, a trained Chinese dance instructor will teach students basic traditional Chinese dance and movement in your own school/institution as part of our Travelling Museum Program. Read more
Students will be entertained by a performance and will participate in an interactive workshop using Chinese fans. Read more
A popular traditional art form, Chinese fans symbolise wisdom and gracefulness. In this workshop, students will learn about the history of Chinese fans and make their own fans from lucky red packets. Read more
Students will make their own knotted bracelet or charm for good luck. Read more