[2] The building that currently houses the museum was built by the Cohen Bros in 1890 and used as a warehouse for the manufacture of furniture.

There is temporary exhibition space in which local and international artists can present work that engages with the Chinese culture.

The museum has a range of permanent exhibitions relating to Chinese experiences in the 19th century Australian Goldfields and uses objects from their extensive collection to tell stories that highlight the relationships between Australians and Chinese culture.

The fifth floor houses the One Million Stories Exhibition, which details Australia's Chinese history and showcases the contribution Chinese Australians have made to Australian Society over 200 years, including the story of recent arrivals from the Asia Pacific region.

At the basement, there is the Finding Gold experience, which tells the story about the life of Chinese miners on the Victorian goldfields.