Chinese Museum: Bendigo Bank Community Gallery
Space overview
The Chinese Museum's Bendigo Bank Community Gallery is a multifunctional space suitable for all types of visual art exhibitions and performances, like music, stand up and theatre.
Situated on Level 1 of the Museum of Chinese Australian History, this gallery features: 100 person seated capacity, an exhibition hanging system, temporary walls, track lights, integrated audio/visual system, including: 1 x overhead projector, 2 x large, fixed, overhead speakers, 4 x wireless microphones (either handheld, lapel or head), basic RGB lighting with mixer.
Our space is located at the centre of Chinatown on Cohen Place off little Bourke Street. This space has been used effectively in the past for conferences, private functions, performances, like music, stand up comedy, theatre and exhibitions. It is exposed to large scale audiences during traditional Chinese festivals and Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Features and facilities
Accessibility features
- Accessible public transport
- Accessible toilets
- Adjustable lighting
- Doors wide enough to cater to people in wheelchairs (1100mm+)
- Lift with audio announcements
- Quiet areas or spaces
- Well-lit at night
- Wheelchair access (full space)
General features
- Non-gendered toilets
- CCTV Monitoring
- Lockable space
- Lockers
- Air conditioning
- Free wifi
- Fridge
- Heating
- Kitchenette
- Storage
- Toilets
- Gift shop
- Queer friendly
Technology features
- Audio system
- Projector
Access features
- Double doorways
- Trolleys
Location
Address
22
Cohen Place,
Melbourne, 3000
Access Hours
7 days a week 10am - 4 pm, unless otherwise agreed upon
All bookings with the Chinese Museum through Creative Spaces will have the opportunity to market their exhibition or performance through the Chinese Museum's physical and digital marketing channels. The Chinese Museum can offer an in-house photographer/videographer to document the exhibition or performance at minor extra cost. If accepted, your exhibition will have the opportunity to be exhibited alongside the Chinese Museum's permanent exhibitions.
Getting here
Transport options
- Bus
- Train
- Tram
Parking
Public street side parking is available
