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The Chinese Museum showcases the heritage and culture of Australia’s Chinese community.

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Looking for your new favorite weekend plan? 🀄✨

Tile flips, fresh tea, and delicious treats are coming to the Chinese Museum! Whether you’re a total beginner wanting to learn the tiles or a seasoned pro ready to call “Mahjong!”, this is your sign to grab your crew.

Gather your friends and family for an afternoon of strategy, social connection, and timeless culture.

✨ Here are the details:
Sunday, 25 October 2026
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Chinese Museum, 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne
🎟 $30 per person

🎟 Spots are super limited! Tap the link to lock in your table before it sells out. https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1606539

Come for the game, stay for the tea & treats!

#MelbourneEvents #ChineseMuseum #MahjongMoments #MelbourneLife #ThingsToDoInMelbourne #Mahjong #CultureAndTea #VisitMelbourne#麻将 taken in Chinese Museum 澳華歷史博物館 by @chinesemuse

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✨ Step into centuries of elegance! Yesterday marked the grand opening of Threads of Grace (衣冠中华) at the Museum of Chinese Australian History.
From breathtaking live Pipa performances to visitors arriving in stunning traditional Chinese dress, the museum came alive with vibrant colors, intricate craftsmanship, and timeless culture.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast or love traditional fashion, this exhibition is a journey through art, identity, and heritage you won‘t want to miss.
Exhibition Dates: October 17 – 27, 2026
📍 Location: Museum of Chinese Australian History (22 Cohen Pl, Melbourne)
✨ Did you visit us wearing Hanfu or traditional dress? Tag us in your photos to be featured! 👇
#ThreadsOfGrace #衣冠中华 #Hanfu #ChineseMuseum #MelbourneEvents #TraditionalChineseClothing #WhatsOnMelbourne #CultureAndHeritage #SpringCulture #MelbourneChinatown #melbournefashionweek #visitmelbourne taken in Chinese Museum 澳華歷史博物館 by @chinesemuse

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So you’ve got a script. Now what? 🎬

On Thursday 29 October, Screen Presence is sitting down with writer and director Dale Crawford to unpack how his award-winning indie psychological thriller, Lilith, went from a script inspired by real cases of shared family psychosis to a finished film out in the world.

No generic advice, no glossy success story. Just an honest look at the messy, practical reality of independent filmmaking - developing the script, directing on set with DP Rudi Siira and producer Robert Chuter, and what it actually takes to get a feature across the finish line.

Whether you’re in the middle of your own project, studying screen, or just love bold local cinema, come through and bring your questions.

📅 Thursday 29 October
⏰ 7:00-9:30 PM
📍 Chinese Museum, 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne
🎟 $20 entry - tickets via the link in our bio

#ScreenPresence #MelbourneFilm #IndieFilm #AustralianCinema #DaleCrawford taken in Chinese Museum 澳華歷史博物館 by @chinesemuse

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7 days ago

Have you spotted our new Spring Culture 艺雅拾珍 banner at the Chinatown entrance?

The banner is up, the countdown is on, and we’re getting ready to celebrate Chinese art, fashion and heritage at the Chinese Museum!

Opening 17 October, Threads of Grace 衣冠中华 explores the elegance and evolution of traditional Chinese attire, revealing stories of craftsmanship, identity and cultural heritage across generations.

Love Neinei’s stunning traditional Chinese looks?

You’ve seen Shayna 吴欣怡 (Neinei) bringing Chinese traditional fashion into the spotlight online — now come discover the beauty, craftsmanship and fascinating stories behind these timeless styles!

We invite you to experience the exhibition in your own way. Dress in your favourite Hanfu or Chinese-inspired attire, explore Chinatown with friends and celebrate the beauty of Chinese culture.

A limited-edition Threads of Grace postcard will also be available for purchase from opening day.

Threads of Grace 衣冠中华
17–27 October 2026
12:30–4:00 pm
Gallery 1, Chinese Museum
22 Cohen Place, Melbourne

Discover what’s unfolding this spring.

#neinei吳欣怡 #neinei #wuchun #吴尊 #SpringCulture #ThreadsOfGrace #MelbourneChinatown #Hanfu #whatsonmelbourne #chinesemuseum #culturalheritage #visitmelbourne #melbournefashionweek #melbourne taken in Chinese Museum 澳華歷史博物館 by @chinesemuse

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How do you actually get an independent feature made, finished, and out into the world?

We’re sitting down with writer and director Dale Crawford for an honest conversation about making his indie award-winning psychological thriller, Lilith.

We’re skipping the generic advice to talk about the messy, practical reality of indie filmmaking—from developing a script based on real cases of shared family psychosis, to directing on set with DP Rudi Siira and producer Robert Chuter, to finally getting the film across the finish line.

Whether you’re in the middle of your own project, studying screen, or just love bold local cinema, come through.

📅 Date and ⏰ Time: : Thursday 29 October, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

📍 Venue: Chinese Museum, Melbourne (22 Cohen Place)

Tickets via the link in our bio.

(Tip: If you want to watch Lilith before the Q&A, you can rent it on Vimeo On Demand—link in bio).

#ScreenPresence #MelbourneFilm #IndieFilm #AustralianCinema #DaleCrawford LilithMovie taken in Chinese Museum 澳華歷史博物館 by @chinesemuse

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12 days ago

⛰️ SHANSHUI 山水

Mountains, rivers, plants and trees are more than landscapes to be observed — they shape how we dwell, remember and understand our place in the world.

Bringing together Asian art and cultural artefacts across different periods and materials, SHANSHUI explores nature, movement, memory and transformation, asking how traditions and landscapes continue to grow and change as they travel.

🌿 A journey between mountain and water, homeland and elsewhere, tradition and the present.

📅 30 October – 17 November 2026
📍 Museum of Chinese Australian History
22 Cohen Place, Melbourne VIC 3000

Exclusive tea gatherings, talks and more special events will be held throughout the exhibition.

More workshops and events are coming soon — follow us on Instagram to stay updated and be the first to hear what’s next. taken in Chinese Museum 澳華歷史博物館 by @chinesemuse

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20 days ago

Join us at the Chinese Museum on Saturday 3 October for our Spring Tea Gathering. Enjoy a guided tea tasting, explore the beauty of Chinese floral arrangement, and appreciate antique vessels in a relaxed afternoon inspired by the season.

Come with a friend, or take a little time for yourself.

📅 Saturday 3 October 2026
🕐 Session 1: 1:00–2:20pm
🕒 Session 2: 3:00–4:20pm
📍 Chinese Museum, 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne
🎟️ $25 per person
🔗https://www.trybooking.com/DPWTD
Book via the link in our bio.

#SpringTeaGathering #ChineseTea #ChineseCulture #MelbourneEvents #ThingsToDoMelbourne taken in Chinese Museum 澳華歷史博物館 by @chinesemuse

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24 days ago

🌕🥮 Mid-Autumn Magic Across Melbourne
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a cherished tradition celebrating family, harvest, and togetherness—and it’s happening at multiple Multicultural Museums Victoria venues this September!
Join @chinesemuse for workshops, lanterns, mooncakes, and tea on 26–27 September or 2–3 October.
Experience @vietnamesemuseum.au for their beautiful Mid-Autumn lantern celebrations.
Head to Bendigo on Grand Final Eve (25 September) for the FREE Harvest Moon Festival at Dai Gum San Precinct with lion dances, traditional performances, kung fu displays, and cultural celebrations. Performances 2–6 PM, food vendors 12–8 PM. @goldendragonmuseum
🥮 Check out each venue for details and bookings! by @chinesemuse

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25 days ago

RAYA × Chinese Museum Collaboration 🌕🥮

Celebrate Mid-Autumn with us at the Chinese Museum.

Visit the Museum or join one of our Mid-Autumn and Spring Cultural Program workshops on 26–27 September or 2–3 October. Enjoy tea and mooncakes during the workshops, and take a mooncake home to share with your family, friends, or someone you love.

A small taste of the festival, and a little something to share with the people you love. ❤️

Our warmest thanks to @raya.melbourne Raya Bakery for their generous donation of mooncakes and for sharing the spirit of Mid-Autumn with our community.

🥮 Mooncakes will be available at the Museum from 26 September to 3 October, while stocks last. taken in Chinese Museum 澳華歷史博物館 by @chinesemuse

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Discover the beauty of traditional Chinese dress in Threads of Grace, an exhibition exploring centuries of craftsmanship, artistry and cultural expression.

Featuring garments, accessories and armour inspired by different Chinese dynasties, the exhibition traces the changing forms and aesthetics of Chinese attire, and the traditions and stories carried through clothing across generations.

✨ Special Thanks

The Chinese Museum sincerely thanks celebrity @wuchun.1010 ‘s daughter Shanya 吴欣怡Wu Xinyi (Neinei) @ neinei.1010 and the many supporters and enthusiasts of traditional Chinese culture who generously contributed to the photography and visual presentation of this exhibition.

📅 Saturday 17 – Tuesday 27 October 2026
📍 Gallery 1, Chinese Museum, 22 Cohen Pl , Melbourne VIC

#LACMA #ChineseMuseum #Hanfu #ChineseCulture #TraditionalChineseDress #MelbourneExhibitions taken in Chinese Museum 澳華歷史博物館 by @chinesemuse

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A heartfelt thank you to the University of Melbourne @umsuunimelb to inviting the Museum of Chinese Australian History to be part of the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations.

It was wonderful to see so many participants enjoy our Ring Toss game. For some, it took a little skill and luck to win a complimentary mooncake, while others impressed us with their knowledge of the Mid-Autumn Festival and its traditions.

We sincerely thank everyone who participated, shared in festivities and helped make the celebration such a memorable occasion.

Congratulations to Yiying Liau, the lucky winner of our Mid-Autumn Festival goodie bag! 🎉🌕🥮

We are grateful for the opportunity to share Chinese Australian culture and traditions with the university community and look forward to more celebrations together.

#UniversityOfMelbourne #MidAutumnFestival2026 #RingToss #Mooncakes #CulturalEvent by @chinesemuse

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