April 14th, 2026Celebrating Victoria’s proud Vietnamese community

The Victorian Government is one step closer to delivering Australia’s first museum dedicated to the Vietnamese community.

Construction is now complete on the Vietnamese Museum Australia in Sunshine and doors are set to open later this year.

Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt visited the museum to mark the practical completion milestone.

The purpose-built, three-storey space will preserve and tell the stories of our Vietnamese communities and their refugee experience to celebrate their invaluable contributions to our state.

It will bring stories to life through immersive experiences, including a powerful Journey Walk tracing refugee journeys to Australia.

The community hub will be a place to learn, connect and celebrate culture.

It will also include a number of galleries, a dedicated education and resource centre and an event space for up to 300 people.

As Victoria continues to mark 50 years of Vietnamese settlement, the museum will act as a lasting tribute.

It will honour and celebrate the 121,000-strong Vietnamese community who have helped to shape Victoria.

The Vietnamese Museum Australia is the seventh to join the Multicultural Museums Victoria Network.

It has never been more important to come together in unity to celebrate Victoria’s proud diversity.

This is all about making sure communities feel safe, supported and included.

Victoria’s multiculturalism is one of our greatest strengths – that only Labor will protect.

Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt said:

“We’re honouring the legacy of Victoria’s Vietnamese community who have helped to shape our state over the past 50 years.”

“By celebrating our multicultural communities, we are making sure they feel seen, respected and connected.”

Member for Laverton Sarah Connolly said:

“Melbourne’s west has long been a place where communities build new lives – it’s only fitting this landmark museum calls Sunshine home.”

Member for St Albans Natalie Suleyman said:

“This museum is a celebration of heritage – proudly honouring the stories, traditions and contributions of Vietnamese Victorians in our community.”

Vietnamese Museum Australia Chief Executive Officer Tammy Nguyen said:

“This marks a significant step forward – bringing us closer to opening the first ever Vietnamese Museum in Australia which is an exciting time for the entire community and our partners who have made this possible.”