Make A Donation

Contribute and Be Part of a Lasting Legacy

Thank you for being part of our journey in supporting the Vietnamese Museum Australia. Your belief in our mission makes all the difference. Your donation will bring us one step closer to making this once-in-a-lifetime, visionary project a reality.

Add your name to the Recognition Wall

Your generous donation will help us fund this landmark institution that will leave a legacy for future generations. Each donation of $500 or more will be memorialised by having you or your nominee’s name inscribed onto the Recognition Wall in the museum once it’s complete – a symbolic gesture that will live on forever.

Overview

We appreciate our community of supporters. We’re excited to share the following:

550+

Donors

300+

Artefacts donated

$815,166

Donations raised

*Updated as of May 2025

Let’s raise funds as a community

The VMA is supported by a combination of state and federal government funding, community donations, and corporate sponsorships. The estimated cost for the
museum’s project is $20 million.

Funding sources:

The Australian Federal Government has committed $9.7 million towards the project
The Victorian State Government has allocated $8.57 million in funding
The remaining will be raised through community, corporate, and philanthropic
donations.

The funding for the Vietnamese Museum Australia reflects a collaborative effort between government bodies, the community, and private entities. This financialbacking underscores the importance of the museum in preserving and celebrating the cultural heritage of Vietnamese Australians.

How you can contribute to the Vietnamese Museum Australia:

Donations

Financial contributions are crucial for the construction and ongoing operations of the museum.

Donations can be made through several methods: at fundraising events, via bank transfer, through PayPal, or directly on our website:

https://www.vietnamesemuseum.com.au

Donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

Corporate Sponsorships

Businesses can support the VMA through sponsorships, which can provide significant financial backing and help promote the museum’s mission. Corporate sponsors will be recognised for their contributions, enhancing their community presence and corporate social responsibility profile.

Exclusive Naming Rights

We offer exclusive naming rights for various areas within the Museum.

Community Fundraising

Organising or participating in fundraising events is an excellent way to support the VMA. These events can help raise awareness and funds while bringing the
community together for a common cause.

Artefact Donations

The museum is also looking for donations of artefacts that reflect the Vietnamese refugee experience and the contributions of the VMA.

Funding announcement from the Victorian Labor Government

Funding announcement from the Commonwealth Labor Government

Support Vietnamese Museum Australia

Your support will help us achieve our goals in building the Museum. Big or small, a gift to the Museum will contribute to creating a positive impact for our community and multiculturalism in Australia.

Donate by bank transfer

We also accept donations as direct deposits. The bank details are below and email us at [email protected]

Account name: Vietnamese Museum Holding Ltd
Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
BSB: 063 009
Account number: 1074 1697

“With this investment, we’ll help build a space dedicated to celebrating the culture and contributions of our proud Vietnamese communities.
This Museum will be an Australian-first – and it’s only fitting that we build it right here in the multicultural capital of our nation.”

“This project transcends political parties, it transcends short-term politics. This project is about Australia at its finest and about how Australia opened its arms to people coming from persecution, it was Australia making the right decision and a Humane decision.”

“The Vietnamese Museum in Melbourne is of profound importance because it records important aspects of the culture of refugees who fled South Vietnam when it was attacked by the North and also records dramatic changes in the lives of those refugees as they risked their lives fleeing tyranny and, with difficulty, gaining processing to Australia. It also records the evolving years of settlement and integration. It will be a source of knowledge for so many people interested in the most important aspect of the evolution of Australia”.

“The Vietnamese Museum Australia will do more than record a time in post-war history, it will provide Vietnamese Victorians with an opportunity to share and preserve their stories of migration to Australia.”

“We are proud to support the construction of the Vietnamese Museum Australia to ensure people develop a deeper understanding of the Vietnamese community, their experiences and their significant contributions to Australia.”

“The museum will provide valuable dedicated space for the Vietnamese community and for all Victorians to share and learn from Vietnamese culture and traditions.”