Museum of Chinese Australian History
Highlights
- Explore five floors of rich heritage showcasing the vibrant culture of Melbourne's Chinese community.
- Marvel at the world’s biggest processional Dai Loong Dragon, a stunning symbol of cultural pride.
- Experience the One Million Stories Exhibition, highlighting over 200 years of Chinese Australian contributions.
- Engage with interactive displays that make history come alive for the whole family.
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s Chinatown, the Chinese Museum (Museum of Chinese Australian History)’s five floors showcase the heritage and culture of Australia’s Chinese community.
Marvel at the world’s biggest processional Dai Loong Dragon, experience Finding Gold and discover the new One Million Stories Exhibition, showcasing the contribution Chinese Australians have made to Australian Society over 200 years.
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Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.