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  • Chinese New Year Charity Ball 2026

    Chinese New Year Charity Ball 2026

    Celebrate the Year of the Horse at an elegant evening of culture, community and purpose. Read more

  • Chinese New Year Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Master Class Workshop with Irene Liu

    Chinese New Year Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Master Class Workshop with Irene Liu

    Join us in a Spectacular Chinese New Year Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Master Class with renowned artist Irene Liu Read more

  • All About Dragons Workshop (Cancelled)

    All About Dragons Workshop (Cancelled)

    Walk alongside our beautiful, majestic Millennium Dragon and make your very own dragon puppet to take home.    Read more

  • Sun 22 February - Dragon Parade, Chinese New Year Cultural Showcase

    Sun 22 February - Dragon Parade, Chinese New Year Cultural Showcase

    Celebrate the biggest day of Melbourne’s Chinese Lunar New Year. Stroll through the annual Chinatown Street Festival, watch the iconic Millennium Dragon Parade, and immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Chinese New Year. Read more

  • Chinese New Year Charity Ball 2026
  • Chinese New Year Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Master Class Workshop with Irene Liu
  • All About Dragons Workshop (Cancelled)
  • Sun 22 February - Dragon Parade, Chinese New Year Cultural Showcase
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Chinese Lunar New Year 2026

Book Launch & In Conversation with Bee Lim

Book Launch & In Conversation with Bee Lim

Join us for a special afternoon celebrating the launch of Welcome Home, the debut book by Bee Lim — a powerful and tender exploration of healing, trauma, and reclaiming wholeness. Read more

Start: 28th February, 2026 at 1:00pm

End: 28th February, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 8th January, 2026

Updated: 23rd March, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

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

Chinese New Year Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Master Class Workshop with Irene Liu

Chinese New Year Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Master Class Workshop with Irene Liu

Join us in a Spectacular Chinese New Year Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Master Class with renowned artist Irene Liu Read more

Start: 8th March, 2026 at 2:00pm

End: 8th March, 2026 at 4:00pm

Published: 11th February, 2026

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

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

Five Elements(Wu Xing) – Inspired Crystal Bracelet Experience

Five Elements(Wu Xing) – Inspired Crystal Bracelet Experience

Inspired by the Five Elements and the Year of the Horse, participants design their own crystal bracelets by selecting stones aligned with their personal energy and New Year wishes, symbolising balance, vitality, and good fortune.  Read more

Start: 22nd February, 2026 at 12:00pm

End: 22nd February, 2026 at 5:00pm

Published: 12th January, 2026

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

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

Sun 22 February - Dragon Parade, Chinese New Year Cultural Showcase

Sun 22 February - Dragon Parade, Chinese New Year Cultural Showcase

Celebrate the biggest day of Melbourne’s Chinese Lunar New Year. Stroll through the annual Chinatown Street Festival, watch the iconic Millennium Dragon Parade, and immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Chinese New Year. Read more

Start: 22nd February, 2026 at 12:00pm

End: 22nd February, 2026 at 5:00pm

Published: 15th January, 2026

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

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

All About Dragons Workshop (Cancelled)

All About Dragons Workshop (Cancelled)

Walk alongside our beautiful, majestic Millennium Dragon and make your very own dragon puppet to take home.    Read more

Start: 21st February, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 21st February, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 4th February, 2026

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

Location: 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne, 3000

New Year Flower Arranging Demonstration and Workshop

New Year Flower Arranging Demonstration and Workshop

"Sui Zhao" floral arrangements by Bu Xue celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, symbolizing good fortune, prosperity, and blessings through traditional auspicious elements.  Read more

Start: 14th February, 2026 at 12:00pm

End: 14th February, 2026 at 5:00pm

Published: 12th January, 2026

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

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

Tea Culture and Antiquities for connoisseurs

Tea Culture and Antiquities for connoisseurs

Led by Tea Master Merrick Chen, this two-session tea experience invites participants to explore exceptional Chinese teas and the cultural stories behind them. Through guided tastings of rare oolong and Pu’er teas, complemented by traditional tea snacks and a special zodiac-themed talk, the program offers a rich introduction to Chinese tea culture, craftsmanship, and wellbeing. Read more

Start: 1st March, 2026 at 1:30pm

End: 3rd March, 2026 at 6:00pm

Published: 12th January, 2026

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

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

Chinese New Year Charity Ball 2026

Chinese New Year Charity Ball 2026

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at an elegant evening of culture, community and purpose. Read more

Start: 28th February, 2026 at 6:30am

End: 28th February, 2026 at 11:45pm

Published: 13th February, 2026

Updated: 16th March, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

Location: 1 Hotel Melbourne, 9 Maritime Place, Melbourne, 3000

Beyond Hollywood and the Great Wall: In search of the “Real” Indiana Jones

Beyond Hollywood and the Great Wall: In search of the “Real” Indiana Jones

An illustrated talk by Pr. Trevor Hay featuring the exploits of three forgotten professor-adventurers of the 1920s in China, Mongolia and Tibet. Read more

Start: 21st February, 2026 at 1:30pm

End: 21st February, 2026 at 3:30pm

Published: 9th January, 2026

Updated: 26th February, 2026

Author: Bobby Sun

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

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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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