Chinese Museum

The Chinese Museum, also known as the Museum of Chinese Australian History, is located at 22 Cohen Place in Melbourne's Chinatown, Victoria. Established in 1985, it documents the history and culture of Chinese Australians from the 1850s gold rush to the present. Housed in a heritage building with five floors, it holds extensive collections, archives, and the world's longest Chinese dragon, Dai Loong, reflecting the long-standing Chinese community in Melbourne.

Visitors can explore five floors of exhibitions in a heritage building in the heart of Chinatown. Expect permanent displays on Chinese Australian history from the gold rush era, temporary cultural exhibitions, archival collections, and the Dragon Gallery housing the 46-metre Dai Loong and Millennium Dragon. The museum offers interpretive displays, multimedia, and guided tours through recreated historical settings and cultural artefacts.

Established in 1985 by the Chinese community of Melbourne to preserve and present the history of Chinese Australians. The museum documents Chinese migration since the 1850s Victorian gold rush, when thousands arrived seeking gold, and subsequent settlement in Melbourne's Chinatown, one of the oldest continuous Chinese communities in the Western world. It houses heritage collections, archives and dragons used in public processions.

Represents the cultural heritage and ongoing contribution of Chinese Australians to Victoria and Australia. Located in Melbourne's Chinatown, it serves as a cultural centre for exhibitions, festivals and education, showcasing Chinese traditions, dragon culture, and community stories, and is a key institution for understanding multicultural history in Australia.