June Trippers: Chinese Musuem

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MUSEUM OF CHINESE AUSTRALIAN HISTORY The Chinese Museum’s building, located in the heart of Chinatown, was built by the Cohen Bros. in 1890 and used originally as a furniture warehouse. It was acquired in 1984 by the Victorian State Government to enable the establishment of a Museum to provide the heritage and cultural foundation for Melbourne’s Chinatown. The Museum has built up a collection of over 8,000 items of Chinese Australian heritage, which have been donated – many being from Chinese Australians who have a long family history in Australia.  Through the collection and research, the Chinese Museum presents the 200-year history of Chinese Australians to as wide an audience as possible with a national and international touring program. TRANSPORT: 8.59am - #906 Bus from Warrandyte Bridge stop MORNING TEA: 10.00am - Essence Espresso, Marriot Hotel corner Exhibition & Lonsdale Street, Melbourne (at own expense). Contact the office to request a copy of the menu - lunch will need to be ordered at this time. TOUR THE CHINESE MUSEUM AND CHINATOWN 11.00am - Chinese Museum Tour Explore ‘Finding Gold’, to learn about life on the goldfields in the 1850s. In the ‘Dragon Gallery’, students will learn about Chinese mythology and symbolism. ‘Han Dynasty’ presents interesting inventions from Ancient China (206BCE – 220CE). ‘One Million Stories’ provides a unique insight into Chinese-Australian history spanning 200 years through to the present day. 12.00pm - Chinatown Street Tour Be introduced to various aspects of the precinct’s culture, architecture and cuisine. Journey through iconic Little Bourke Street and its intriguing laneways. Look for clues about the past. Hear about the people who lived and worked in Chinatown. Watch Chinese chefs prepare dumplings. $27 per person, booking link below LUNCH: 1.30pm - Essence Espresso, Marriot Hotel corner Exhibition & Lonsdale Street, Melbourne (at own expense). Contact the office to request a copy of the menu.