Chinese Museum

Public Transport

The Chinese Museum is located: 

• Approx. 450m from Melbourne Central Station (Londsdale Street exit).
• Approx. 350 from Parliament Station (Londsdale Street exit).

Trams

Level access tram stops nearby are:

• Stop 8 Melbourne Central Station (approx. 500m).
• Stop 10 Bourke Street Mall for trams 1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 (approx. 450m).
• Stop 7 Russell Street for trams 86, 96 (approx. 350m).
• Stop 8 Exhibition Street for trams 30 and 35 (approx. 350m).

Go to ptv.vic.gov.au for further public transport information.

Car Parking

Secure Parking is proud to be a partner of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. They are offering all Comedy Festival ticketholders discounted parking at selected car parks. The closest Secure Parking to Chinese Museum is Southern Cross Carpark, 129 Bourke Street. For more information about how to redeem the discount, please visit the Secure Parking website.

There are designated on-street Accessible Parking Bays available at the following locations:

• ·       Lonsdale Street between Russell Street and Swanston Street (approx. 150m)
• ·       Exhibition Street between Lonsdale Street and La Trobe Street (approx. 200m)
• ·       Russell Street between Lonsdale Street and Collins Street (approx. 350m)

Please check City of Melbourne’s Parking for people with disabilities for the latest information on accessible street parking in Melbourne.

The best spot for drop off and pick-ups is on Lonsdale St, near the corner of Russell St.

Accessibility

General Venue

Entry to the Chinese Museum is step free. Please be aware that the Cohen Place is partially cobblestoned and may be difficult to navigate for visitors using mobility aids.

There are three performance spaces over three levels of the Chinese Museum. Each floor is accessible via a lift or a central stair case (with 15-20 steps between each level). The Ground Floor consists of a foyer space, a bar and ticketing space.

Unfortunately, the lift is currently out of order, so step-free access will not be possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please see How to Book Your Ticket if you have any access requirements.

Bathrooms

There are bathrooms available on Level 1. An accessible bathroom is available next to the lifts on Level 1.

Bar

There is a pop-up bar in the foyer of Chinese Museum. Patrons are permitted to take drinks into each venue.

The Silk Room is on level 1.

From the foyer, proceed up the large internal staircase approx. 15+ stairs to Level 1; turn left and the entrance to the performance space is on the right.

Unfortunately, the lift is currently out of order, so step-free access will not be possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The Tea Room is on level 2.

From the foyer, proceed up the large internal staircase approx. 30+ stairs (with several turns) to Level 2; turn right and the entrance to the performance space is on the right.

Unfortunately, the lift is currently out of order, so step-free access will not be possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The Jade Room is on level 3.

From the foyer, proceed up the large internal staircase approx. 45+ stairs (with several returns per floor) to Level 3; turn right and the entrance to the performance space is on the right.

Unfortunately, the lift is currently out of order, so step-free access will not be possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.