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  • 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

  • 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

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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: 12th June, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

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: 22nd January, 2026

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: 22nd January, 2026

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: 22nd January, 2026

Author: Erin Blackman

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

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: 22nd January, 2026

Author: Erin Blackman

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

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  • Journey to Achievements: Navigating Detours on the Road to Success

    Journey to Achievements: Navigating Detours on the Road to Success

    Join us for an inspiring afternoon of conversation, reflection, and shared experiences at Journey to Achievements: Navigating Detours on the Road to Success.

  • Rally Her Collective

    Rally Her Collective

    Table Tennis Australia and AWDPI Bring Community Table Tennis Program to Chinese Museum

  • Event Recap | Her Glory Awards 2026

    Event Recap | Her Glory Awards 2026

    A prestigious Melbourne ceremony honouring the achievements of Chinese Australian women while fostering community connection and supporting cultural heritage through a $20,000 donation.

  • Event Recap | Hui'an Association Fundraising Run

    Event Recap | Hui'an Association Fundraising Run

    The Event raised $51,680 in donations for the Chinese Museum. Major donors included Centreland Group, Bruce Wong, and the Bruce Wong Foundation.

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  • LOCATION & OPENING HOURS

    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.

  • ADMISSION

    ADMISSION

    Museum admission tickets are purchased at the door.

  • 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.

  • EMPLOYMENT

    Current employment opportunities at the Chinese Museum

  • 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.

  • OUR BOARD

  • 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

  • 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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    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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Museum of Chinese Australian History acknowledges Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and pays respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and emerging. 
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22 Cohen Place, Melbourne
VIC 3000
Australia Ph: +61 3 9662 2888
Email: [email protected]



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