Our museums offer new ways to connect
Dr Mark Nicholls (Cinema Studies, the University of Melbourne) presents the Italian Australian classic movie Looking for Alibrandi for CO.AS.IT. Museo Italiano
An annual shortlisted exhibition at the Islamic Museum featuring 18 artists from diverse backgrounds – emerging and established artists showcase their talent.
Book excursions, incursions, or virtual programs now! If you can’t bring your students on an excursion, the Chinese Museum can come to you!
The Jewish Museum of Australia proudly presents MIRKA – an intimate, previously unseen view into the rich and fascinating life of the late Mirka Mora
This major Hellenic Museum exhibition traces the evolution of warfare in ancient Greece and is unlike any other collection displayed in Australia.
Learn more at Hellenic Museum
In collaboration with the University of Melbourne and Dr Mark Nicholls, ITALIAN CINEMA FORUM, talk no.2 APRILE (Nanni Moretti, 1998) for CO.AS.IT. Museo Italiano
MMV celebrates the diversity of design talent for the 2021 Melbourne Fashion Festival. Meet some of the designers!
A talk with Dr Mark Nicholls (The University of Melbourne) part of Co.As.It Italian Australian Culture Series online.
The Jewish Museum of Australia is proud to partner with Plus61J on their latest podcast, A Lap of Caulfield Park.
The Chinese Museum presents the first nationwide exhibition of our 200 year journey – from the first Chinese migrant to over million Chinese Australians today.
An exciting new Hellenic Museum commission with renowned Spanish urban artists PichiAvo. Three outdoor portraits depict women from ancient Greek history or mythology.
The Italians in Argentina form the beginning of mass migration to the Great Depression. A CO.AS.IT. Museo Italiano talk by Prof Marcelo Huernos of MUNTREF/
The Italian portion of our award winning ‘Grandmothers’ exhibition is open at Bonegilla Migrant Experience Wodonga – MMV’s first regional travelling exhibition.
The founder of the Islamic Museum and three friends travel outback SA to Far North Queensland, retracing Australia’s Muslim history – our people and places.
The Chinese Museum has launched a Chinese language version of their website to promote inclusiveness and understanding.
The Chinese Museum has introduced inventive digital incursions for Australian schools. There are several fun and illuminating options to choose from.
This talk by Dr Tania Cammarano explores the transformation of Natale Italiano and Perfect Cheese.
Celebrate Greek life during the lost decade in a photographic study of Greek resilience. The book is available at the Hellenic Museum.
Multicultural Museums Victoria is an alliance of five national ethnic and culture museums. We share our stories, cultures and art as one. Celebrate difference at our events and exhibitions.
Multicultural Museums Victoria is a Not for Profit organisation comprising member museums – Hellenic Museum, Islamic Museum of Australia, Jewish Museum of Australia, Museo Italiano Co.As.It. and the Museum of Chinese Australian History.
Our purpose is to:
Tucked away in the heart of Melbourne’s Chinatown off Little Bourke Street, the Chinese Museum is a hidden gem. Over its five-storeys, the Museum explores the culture and history of Chinese immigrants to Australia from the Gold Rush through to the latest waves of ethnic Chinese immigrants from Southeast Asia.
Daily 10am to 4pm
Co.As.It Italian Historical Society & Museo Italiano is a cultural hub where people from the Italian and the wider Australian community get together to share, enjoy, and create Italian-Australian culture. The Museo’s free permanent exhibition explores the experience of Italian immigrants to Australia, how their culture influenced Australian life and the distinctive culture that evolved.
Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm
Saturday 12pm to 5pm
Housed in the historic former Royal Mint, the Museum is dedicated to inspiring a passion for Hellenism by engaging visitors with innovative programs, exhibitions and events. The Hellenic Museum has five permanent exhibition galleries and two touring galleries, one of which is currently exhibiting the acclaimed Gods, Myths & Mortals collection on loan from the Benaki Museum, Athens. The Hellenic Museum’s collections span 8000 years of Greek history, from Neolithic treasures to contemporary art.
Daily 10am to 4pm
This unique Museum showcases the rich heritage of Muslims in Australia and abroad. Housed in a stunning contemporary building that melds Islamic and contemporary Australian architecture, the Museum is 10 kilometres from the city. Its five permanent galleries explore Islamic art, Islamic architecture, Australian-Muslim history, the Islamic faith and the Islamic contribution to civilisation.
Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm
This award-winning Museum showcases the history and culture of the Jewish people and Australian Jewish life past and present. With four permanent galleries and two changing exhibition spaces, the Museum brings the diversity of Jewish culture to life, drawing on its unique collection of over 20,000 objects. Engrossing temporary exhibitions explore facets of Jewish history, practice, spirituality and culture.
Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 4pm
Friday 10am to 3pm
Sunday 10am to 5pm
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