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Museum of Chinese Australian History
Open today: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Primary school kids head to interactive Gold Rush exhibit; Adults check out 3rd floor.

My goal was to better understand the Chinese experience in Australia, so I focused on the top floor... read more

Reviewed 18 June 2024
KimberlyJoy20
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Dallas, Texas
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One of the best museums in Melbourne

very good museum in the heart of chinatown. Lower floor on gold mining very well done. would... read more

Reviewed 4 June 2024
Kathleen s
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Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Reviewed 27 January 2019 via mobile

I wasn't expecting much from this museum but I left very impressed. It was bigger than I expected, with great information and a variety of exhibits to engage both children and adults. It's a quiet retreat from busy China Town, well air-conditioned, and I loved their selection of souvenirs too like cute ceramic turtles and chopstick rests (lots of interesting items before you even get into the place!) Well worth the entry fee.

Date of experience: February 2018
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Reviewed 21 January 2019

This is very good presentation with pictures, text, and dioramas on the history of Chinese people in Australia. And it also includes information on other Asians too, Indonesians, Malays, and Vietnamese. In July when we visited there was a special exhibit on the Han Dynasty in China (Han Dynasty Life Everlasting).

The museum has updated some areas but others are in need of a patron willing to invest in a worthy project. Don't expect something flashy from this museum. You will certainly come away with a better understanding of the experience of Chinese immigrants in Australia. Put this together with a visit to the Immigration Museum for a comprehensive view.

Date of experience: July 2018
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Reviewed 17 December 2018 via mobile

An enjoyable and educational visit. The reconstruction of the gold diggings was great fun, reminded me of the Titanic experience. Would recommend a visit. The seniors card helps with entry cost

Date of experience: December 2018
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Reviewed 18 November 2018

I love Chinatown and was very interesting to see this museum - especially the very long dragon/lion that goes up and up and up! It was quite a different feel from other places, and I was glad I went there. I would love to go during a festival!

Date of experience: November 2018
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Reviewed 22 October 2018

Well kept and extensive group of artifacts and details of the contributions of Chinese immigrants to the Australian story. Loved the LOOONG dragon used in parades.

Date of experience: October 2018
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