Step into the joy of Lunar New Year as Melbourne Museum transforms into a vibrant hub of celebration, with traditional performances, activities and captivating experiences for all ages. Lunar New Year is a time of joy and renewal, filled with family reunions, festive meals and special preparations to welcome good fortune for the year ahead. The Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne performing a dragon dance.Credit: The Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne. Shed your skin and slide into the Year of the Snake when the joy of Lunar New Year transforms Melbourne Museum into a vibrant hub of celebration on Saturday 1 February, 10am–2pm. Unravelling the tale of Melbourne's mystery Chinese dragon. Solving the mystery of Melbourne’s forgotten Chinese dragon with a dusty 120-year-old head, a rare photograph, and a determined historian. Performances by monks from the Shaolin Temple at the Chinese Museum. 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Explore Chinese New Year customs, zodiac characters, and children's arts and The Year of the Snake officially starts on 29 January 2025. Find the best events and dining specials during Lunar New Year 2025, then plan year-round fun in Chinatown. Step into the joy of Lunar New Year as Melbourne Museum transforms into a vibrant hub of celebration, with traditional performances, activities and captivating experiences for all ages. Lunar New Year is a time of joy and renewal, filled with family reunions, festive meals and special preparations to welcome good fortune for the year ahead. Chinese Museum Discounted Entry (Ticketed Event) 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne, VIC. 1.45pm-6pm (last entry 5pm). $5 per ticket. Children 12yrs and under free of charge. Program of events at the Chinese Museum: Lucky Rabbit Exhibition: A new and special exhibition that explores Chinese New Year customs and superstitions set to the backdrop of Chris Melbourne Museum will have a heap of fun programs to help usher in the New Year. Watch lion and dragon dances, learn about snakes and more. Watch lion and dragon dances, learn about snakes and more. The museum will celebrate Lunar New Year on Saturday February 1, from 10am to 2pm. This Lunar New Year follow the trail of the snake and immerse yourself in excellent new year dining and an exciting program including traditional lion dances, kids activities, live performances and the chance to win prizes. - Lion Dancing: 1pm & 4:30pm - Youth performances: 3pm - Kids activities: 1pm to 7pm - Roving fan dancers throughout the day. The annual Chinese Lunar New Year festival is a celebration of Chinatown's vibrant history, culture and community, which last year attracted more than 200,000 people. Celebrations this year include long-standing favourites the Millennium Dragon Parade, immersive cultural performances and a spread of authentic Asian culinary delights. Current employment opportunities at the Chinese Museum. ADULT GROUP TOURS. Guided Museum Tours for Adult Groups. Combine with a tour of Melbourne's Chinatown or a Yum Cha lunch. OUR ORGANISATION. 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. The 5 best 2025 Chinese Lunar New Year events to celebrate the Year of the Snake (that aren’t in Chinatown) Usher in the Year of the Snake with workshops, folktales and bao buns Written by 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 Year of the Snake officially starts on 29 January 2025. Find the best events and dining specials during Lunar New Year 2025, then plan year-round fun in Chinatown. Chinese New Year at Melbourne Museum. Melbourne Museum Family Day Date: Saturday 08.02.20 and Sunday 09.02.20 Time: 10:00 – 14:00 Location: Melbourne Museum – 11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053. Head down to the iconic Melbourne Museum for a day of family fun and entertainment. Step into the joy of Lunar New Year as Melbourne Museum transforms into a vibrant hub of celebration, with traditional performances, activities and captivating experiences for all ages. Lunar New Year is a time of joy and renewal, filled with family reunions, festive meals and special preparations to welcome good fortune for the year ahead. 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. 2025 Melbourne Chinatown Chinese New Year Parade. Date: Sunday, 02 February 2025; Time: 9.00 a.m. Location: Chinese Museum, 22 Cohen Place; Before the parade, our MDLA Lion Team will be awakening the Big Dragon, to ward off undesirable elements. 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 Chinese Museum has recently purchased a suite of etchings by John Young 楊子榮 titled TIMES SLOW PASSING - the 19th century asylum diary of Jong Ah Siug. Read more. Postcards: Watch the Chinese Museum featured on popular TV show Postcards in 2024. Australia's most popular travel and lifestyle show visits the impressive Chinese Museum in
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