The Australian Government is investing $2.2 million in 2025-26 to support Chinese-Australian Museums. The funding can be used for pre-construction and development activities, including:
- architectural services
- project management services
- design
- surveying
- planning
- zoning, environmental or other regulatory approvals
The grant is in partnership with the Victorian Government to:
- provide culturally appropriate social and community facilities
- improve multicultural community amenity, accessibility and liveability.
Organisation
| Funding | Plans
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Museum of Chinese Australian History
Melbourne | $1.4 million | Renovation will include an additional seven new storeys to the existing four-storey heritage building which will expand exhibition and community event spaces.
This project also proposes to build below ground extension below laneway, plaza and the museum. |
Golden Dragon Museum
Bendigo | $800,000 | Redevelopment will deliver three new exhibition spaces, an immersive theatre, research centre and education studio, new building exteriors, and updated amenities and storage. |
