MUSEUM OF CHINESE AUSTRALIAN HISTORY 

 

 

 

 

Dear Education Community, 

 

In this edition of Ed-News, we are excited to share some of the learning opportunities currently available through the Chinese Museum. (Click here to read the Chinese version)

 

We are offering our Mahjong Workshop Program for Year Levels 3 and above. Through this interactive workshop, students can develop strategy, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills while having lots of fun. No prior knowledge is required, and an illustrated tutorial is included for complete beginners.

Schools can also bring the Chinese Museum to their classroom through our Travelling Museum programs. Visit the Incursions page on our website to explore the full range of workshops available.

 

 

Our Term 3 calendar is filling quickly, with only limited dates and session times still available. If you are planning an excursion to the Chinese Museum this term, we strongly recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid missing your preferred date.

Please contact Angel, our Education Booking Officer, to discuss current availability and organize your school’s visit.

 

 

We are inviting Mandarin teachers to share their recommendations and suggestions as we explore the development of effective programs that will compliment the Victorian Curriculum F-10 for Chinese framework for students from Foundation to Year 10.

If you are interested in contributing ideas or providing feedback, we will send you a questionnaire. Please contact us at edubookings@chinesemuseum.com.au if you would like to participate.

 

We look forward to welcoming your students to the Chinese Museum and extending their learning beyond the classroom.

 

The Chinese Museum offers curriculum-aligned Education Programs all year round for students of all year levels and all abilities.

 

For your convenience, all bookings for Education Programs can be made online at any time using our online booking form. Our online booking form includes all the relevant information required to complete your booking. Simply select your preferred program, click the link below and then fill in the online booking form with your details.

 

We invite you to view our full range of Education Programs on our website under the Education tab in the menu. All information including a brief description of the program, recommended year levels, minimum and maximum participant numbers can be found on each program page.

 

 

Booking your education experience at The Chinese Museum will now be faster and easier than ever!

 

To make the booking process clearer and more efficient, schools are very welcome to contact Angel Dai, Education Booking Administrator on (03)86370858 or at edubookings@chinesemuseum.com.au directly to discuss enquiries, available dates, program options, or any questions before making a booking.

However, once the details have been discussed, we kindly ask that all schools complete the appropriate online booking form. This allows us to keep an accurate record in our booking system and helps ensure there is no miscommunication or missing information from phone or email conversations.

This process will guide teachers throughout the planning process by getting your queries answered quickly, enabling more prompt confirmation of bookings. 

For more information: New Booking Procedure 2026

In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to play the game, Mahjong. Developed in the 19th century, Mahjong is a tile-based game which involves strategy, skill and luck where players form matching sets and pairs of tiles. Students will learn skills of memory, pattern recognition, strategy and logical reasoning as well as having lots of fun!

 

No prior knowledge is required. A complete tutorial to learn the key aspects and rules of the game will be presented and demonstrated, and students will have the opportunity to practice the game in teams.  

 

 

Experience the traditions of Chinese Kung Fu through our interactive school excursion workshop at the Chinese Museum! 

 

More than just a martial art, Kung Fu is a centuries-old tradition that strengthens both body and mind while offering a meaningful connection to Chinese culture.

 

Learn fundamental Kung Fu techniques with Sifu Damien while discovering the values of discipline, respect, mindfulness, and perseverance.

 

Through this hands-on workshop, students build confidence, coordination, and cultural understanding in fun and supportive environment.

Hello, my name is Angel, and I am very excited to introduce myself as the new Education Booking Officer at the Chinese Museum.

I come from a Chinese background and am bilingual in English and Chinese. With my language skills and cultural background, I am happy to support schools with their education bookings in either English or Chinese, especially for Chinese language teachers, bilingual programs, and educators who may prefer to communicate in Chinese.

In my role, I will be assisting with school excursion bookings, program enquiries, scheduling, and helping teachers choose suitable tours and workshops for their students. I understand that organising an excursion involves many details, so I hope to make the booking process as smooth and helpful as possible.

I am passionate about sharing Chinese culture, history, and Chinese Australian stories with students, and I look forward to working with teachers and welcoming more school groups to the Chinese Museum.

I can be contacted on Angel Dai, Education Booking Administrator on 0433477866 or at edubookings@chinesemuseum.com.au directly to discuss enquiries, available dates, program options, or any questions before making a booking.

Students and teachers are welcome to purchase a souvenir as a memento of their visit. Our gift shop is located in the foyer of the Museum.

 

Our gift shop features a range of new products to celebrate the Year of the Horse as well as a range of cultural products such as Chinese tea, toys, bookmarks, fans, keyrings, and coins with prices starting at only $1.

 

We accept cash and all major credit cards including Apple Pay (please note that we don’t accept AMEX).  

 

We recommend allowing some time before or after your program for students to purchase their gift shop items.  

 

 

 

The Museum of Chinese Australian History gratefully acknowledges the Victorian State Government Department of Education as an Education Program partner.