From Groundbreaking to Topping Out: A Milestone for the Vietnamese Museum Australia
Construction Progress — October 2025 https://vietnamesemuseum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Vma-April-Oct2025-Timelapse-1.mp4 We are proud to share this timelapse video capturing the incredible journey of the Vietnamese Museum Australia, from the very first shovel in the ground to the moment our museum reached its rooftop. In just a short time, we’ve witnessed remarkable progress – the transformation from plans on paper […]
Construction Progress
Construction Progress Follow our journey as the Vietnamese Museum Australia takes shape. This page provides regular updates on the construction of our landmark cultural institution, with behind-the-scenes photos, videos, and key milestones. Scheduled for build completion in May 2026, the VMA is steadily progressing toward its vision of becoming a vibrant hub for history, culture, […]
Fundraising Dinner for UNHCR – Honouring 50 Years of Vietnamese Settlement
In partnership with Quang Minh Buddhist Temple, Hoa Nghiem Temple, SICMAA, Hollywood Nails Group, AVRNC and Cense Media Plus, the Vietnamese Museum Australia warmly invites you to a special fundraising dinner for the UNHCR. Marking 50 years of Vietnamese settlement in Australia, this event is an opportunity to show our gratitude to the organisation that […]
Mid Autumn Lantern Festival
The Vietnamese Museum Australia invites you to our Mid-Autumn Festival – also known as the Moon Festival, Lantern Festival or Children’s Festival. It’s a time to gather, celebrate the harvest, and pass on beautiful traditions to the next generation. Enjoy lantern displays, cultural activities, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Saturday 27 September 2025 1:00 PM […]
VMA Refugee Week Gala Dinner
To open Refugee Week 2025, the Vietnamese Museum Australia proudly hosted a moving and memorable Gala Dinner to mark 50 years since the fall of Saigon, and with it, 50 years of Vietnamese settlement in Australia. This milestone event honoured the journey of the Vietnamese ‘boat people’ and the extraordinary contributions of our community to Australia’s multicultural […]
Sharing Our Progress with Special Guests
We were delighted to recently welcome a group of local and interstate guests to the Vietnamese Museum Australia construction site for a special behind-the-scenes tour. Among our visitors were Independent Member for Fowler Dai Le MP, Victorian Multicultural Commission Chair Vivienne Nguyen AM, Councillor Kevin Lam from Fairfield City Council (NSW), Councillor Meca Ho from the City of Yarra, major sponsors […]
Refugee Week Commemorative Service
Join Us for the Refugee Week Commemorative Service As part of Refugee Week 2025, the Vietnamese Museum Australia invites you to a special Commemorative Service honouring the courage, sacrifice and resilience of refugees who have made Australia home. This event is a moment for us to come together in remembrance — to reflect on the […]
VMA Gala 2025 – Refugee Week
We warmly invite you to the Vietnamese Museum Australia’s 3rd Annual Refugee Week Gala Dinner. Date: Saturday 14th June 2025 Location: Q Events – 123 Queen Street, Melbourne.View on Google Maps Time: 6:30 – 11:00PM This year’s dinner holds special meaning as we commemorate 50 years of Vietnamese settlement in Australia. It’s a chance to […]
Lễ Động Thổ – Groundbreaking
On 16th March 2025, we will witness a dream come to life – the groundbreaking ceremony for the Vietnamese Museum Australia. This museum will be the first of its kind in Australia, dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of Vietnamese refugees and their incredible journey of resilience, hope, and contribution to this country. Join […]
Brimbank VMA Land Settlement
After 12 months in the making, we’re thrilled to announce that VMA has officially settled our land with Brimbank City Council! This marks a monumental step in our journey to build a national museum that will honour and preserve the stories of the Vietnamese Australian community. A huge thank you to Brimbank City Council for their […]
