🏮 “Threads of Gold & Dragons” — Museum of Chinese Australian History, Melbourne

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Located at 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne VIC 3000, in the heart of the city’s Chinatown precinct, the Museum of Chinese Australian History (often simply the Chinese Museum) was established in 1985 with the aim of preserving and presenting the history, heritage and culture of Chinese Australians.  The building itself dates to 1890, originally built by the Cohen Brothers and later repurposed, giving the museum a rich architectural layer along with its social history. 

Inside, across five floors you’ll encounter immersive exhibitions—from Finding Gold, which traces the lives of Chinese miners on Victoria’s 1850s goldfields, to the stunning Dragon Gallery, home to Dai Loong and the Millennium Dragon (recognised as the largest Chinese parade dragon in the world).  The collection spans over 8,000 items—artefacts, photographs, clothing, tools and textiles—telling stories of migration, adaptation and cultural continuity over more than 200 years of Chinese Australian presence. 

Visiting the museum is both educational and heartfelt—perfect for anyone curious about the multicultural fabric of Australia. Entry is modest (around A$12.50 for adults) and children under five are admitted free.  It’s commonly suggested to allow 1–2 hours for your visit, and it’s best paired with a walk through Melbourne’s laneways or a dim-sum meal in Chinatown afterwards.

Post by Pingging | Oct 31, 2025