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  • 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. Read more

  • Event Wrap | Dragon Parade, Chinese New Year Cultural Showcase

    Event Wrap | Dragon Parade, Chinese New Year Cultural Showcase

    Melbourne’s Chinese Lunar New Year on February 22nd brought communities together in a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and unity. Read more

  • Event Recap | Journeys to Achievement with Zhou Xiaoping

    Event Recap | Journeys to Achievement with Zhou Xiaoping

    The Museum of Chinese Australian History was delighted to host an inspiring evening featuring acclaimed artist Zhou Xiaoping as part of our Journeys to Achievement Narration Series. Read more

  • Help Support Our Community – Become a Potential Stem Cell Donor

    Help Support Our Community – Become a Potential Stem Cell Donor

    oin us in supporting a young member of our community by learning how you can help save a life. Read more

  • Event Recap | Hui'an Association Fundraising Run
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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. Read more

Published: 24th April, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

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. Read more

Published: 23rd April, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

Singapore Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth Delegation Visits the Chinese Museum

Singapore Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth Delegation Visits the Chinese Museum

The Chinese Museum hosted a delegation from Singapore’s MCCY to explore the Museum and gain a deeper understanding of its multicultural collaboration network model. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2026

Updated: 13th April, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

A free public engagement day | IMagine: Be part of our future

A free public engagement day | IMagine: Be part of our future

Enjoy a free day at the Immigration Museum with cultural performances, creative activities, story sharing, street food, and live music. Explore the galleries and help shape the museum’s future in a vibrant, inclusive community event. Read more

Published: 8th April, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

Event Wrap | Dragon Parade, Chinese New Year Cultural Showcase

Event Wrap | Dragon Parade, Chinese New Year Cultural Showcase

Melbourne’s Chinese Lunar New Year on February 22nd brought communities together in a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and unity. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

Event Recap | Journeys to Achievement with Zhou Xiaoping

Event Recap | Journeys to Achievement with Zhou Xiaoping

The Museum of Chinese Australian History was delighted to host an inspiring evening featuring acclaimed artist Zhou Xiaoping as part of our Journeys to Achievement Narration Series. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2025

Author: Bobby Sun

Help Support Our Community – Become a Potential Stem Cell Donor

Help Support Our Community – Become a Potential Stem Cell Donor

oin us in supporting a young member of our community by learning how you can help save a life. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2025

Updated: 1st December, 2025

Author: Bobby Sun

Event Recap Chinese Australian Achievers Awards 2025

Event Recap Chinese Australian Achievers Awards 2025

Co-hosted by the Museum of Chinese Australian History and the Executive Wealth Circle (EWC), concluded with great success. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2025

Author: Bobby Sun

Event Recap|Mid-Autumn Festival at the Chinese Museum

Event Recap|Mid-Autumn Festival at the Chinese Museum

From Joey Leung’s live mooncake-making demonstration with JOY JAUNE to the vibrant performances by Melbourne’s Chinese Masonic Society Lion & Dragon Dance Team (cmslion), this year’s festivities brought together culture, community, and craftsmanship under the full moon. Read more

Published: 6th October, 2025

Author: Bobby Sun

Event Recap|Journeys to Achievement Narration Series & Alice Pung OAM

Event Recap|Journeys to Achievement Narration Series & Alice Pung OAM

On Thursday, 18 September, the Chinese Museum hosted Journey to Achievement with award-winning author and lawyer Alice Pung. In an engaging and thoughtful address, Alice reflected on her personal journey and offered profound insights into how success can be understood across career, community, and personal life. Read more

Published: 19th September, 2025

Author: Bobby Sun

The 15th Australia-China Youth Dialogue

The 15th Australia-China Youth Dialogue

Apply Now! Guangzhou, China from 21-24 November 2025 Read more

Published: 25th July, 2025

Updated: 1st September, 2025

Author: Bobby Sun

Vale: Dr Christine McEachran Liao MA PhD 11th June 1943 to 16th May 2025

Vale: Dr Christine McEachran Liao MA PhD 11th June 1943 to 16th May 2025

A lifetime parlaying Australia-China cultural understanding Read more

Published: 11th July, 2025

Updated: 1st September, 2025

Author: Bobby Sun

Event Wrap |Threads of Memories – Tyon Gee’s Story Through Her Unworn Garments

Event Wrap |Threads of Memories – Tyon Gee’s Story Through Her Unworn Garments

Melbourne, 8 June 2025 – The Museum of Chinese Australian History hosted a moving public lecture entitled “Threads of Memory – Telling Tyon Gee’s Story Through Her Unworn Clothes”, taking audiences deep into one woman’s migration, resilience and cultural identity. Read more

Published: 14th July, 2025

Author: Bobby Sun

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Arts Centre Melbourne presents a Monkey Baa Theatre Company production Read more

Published: 26th June, 2025

Author: Bobby Sun

Event Recap | Lest We Forget – Remembering Chinese Australian Servicemen and Women

Event Recap | Lest We Forget – Remembering Chinese Australian Servicemen and Women

On Friday, 25 April, the Chinese Museum hosted Lest We Forget: Remembering Chinese Australian Servicemen and Women, a moving event honouring the contributions of Chinese Australians who served during World War I and World War II. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2025

Updated: 5th May, 2025

Author: Bobby Sun

Redevelopment Of Melbourne's Chinese Australian Museum

Redevelopment Of Melbourne's Chinese Australian Museum

The Chinese Australian Museum has welcomed the $1.4 million contribution towards its $35 million redevelopment announced in the 2025-26 Federal Budget. Read more

Published: 24th April, 2025

Author: Bobby Sun

EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

For enquiries about sponsorship details, please contact Mark Wang on 0409 388813. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2025

Updated: 24th April, 2025

Author: Bobby Sun

Vale: Maurice Kwok Cheung Leong: 22 September 1919 – 28 June 2023

Vale: Maurice Kwok Cheung Leong: 22 September 1919 – 28 June 2023

Maurice will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family at this time of loss. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2023

Updated: 3rd January, 2025

Author: Bobby Sun

Event Wrap | The Way of the Brush: Chinese Museum Fundraising Event by Spacious

Event Wrap | The Way of the Brush: Chinese Museum Fundraising Event by Spacious

On the 24th of November 2024, Angela Liang, a Chinese Museum Board Member from Spacious Property Development Group, conducted a very special fundraising workshop in support of the Museum of Chinese Australian History. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2024

Updated: 23rd December, 2024

Author: Bobby Sun

See Yup Temple Re-Opening

See Yup Temple Re-Opening

Update 16 December 2024 Read more

Published: 18th December, 2024

Updated: 19th December, 2024

Author: Bobby Sun

Event Wrap |2024 MELBOURNE SPRING GALA DINNER

Event Wrap |2024 MELBOURNE SPRING GALA DINNER

A night of community celebration and fundraising at Rydges Melbourne in Chinatown, Melbourne Read more

Published: 12th September, 2024

Updated: 18th October, 2024

Author: Bobby Sun

Recent Acquisition by the Chinese Museum

Recent Acquisition by the Chinese Museum

The Chinese Museum has recently purchased a suite of etchings by John Young 楊子榮 titled TIMES SLOW PASSING - the 19th century asylum diary of Jong Ah Siug. Read more

Published: 23rd May, 2024

Author: Bobby Sun

Postcards: Watch the Chinese Museum featured on popular TV show Postcards in 2024

Postcards: Watch the Chinese Museum featured on popular TV show Postcards in 2024

Australia's most popular travel and lifestyle show visits the impressive Chinese Museum in Melbourne's Chinatown! Read more

Published: 1st March, 2024

Updated: 4th March, 2024

Author: Erin Blackman

See Yup Temple – Update 28 February 2024

See Yup Temple – Update 28 February 2024

On the 17 February 2024 there was a major fire at the heritage listed See Yup Temple in South Melbourne. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2024

Author: Bobby Sun

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  • 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.

  • Singapore Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth Delegation Visits the Chinese Museum

    Singapore Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth Delegation Visits the Chinese Museum

    The Chinese Museum hosted a delegation from Singapore’s MCCY to explore the Museum and gain a deeper understanding of its multicultural collaboration network model.

  • A free public engagement day | IMagine: Be part of our future

    A free public engagement day | IMagine: Be part of our future

    Enjoy a free day at the Immigration Museum with cultural performances, creative activities, story sharing, street food, and live music. Explore the galleries and help shape the museum’s future in a vibrant, inclusive community event.

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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.

  • 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 TEAM

    OUR TEAM

  • 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.

  • 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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