Immigration Museum

Image of a male ballet dancer (Li Cunxin)

Mao's Last Dancer the Exhibition

Discover the incredible journey from poverty to world-famous artist. Features rare interviews, footage and personal artefacts in this intimate portrait.

exhibition Until 07 October

Sunday Salon

Celebrate the multiplicity of language, storytelling and identity at our inaugural salon in partnership with Melbourne Writers Festival.

special event Sunday 26 August 2018

Collected Odysseys – Black Sea

Encounter epic poem The Odyssey as never before in this installation and durational writing performance by Illimine, in partnership with Melbourne Writers Festival.

display 24 August–02 September 2018

Book Club

As part of the Melbourne Writers Festival, special guests will discuss some of their favourite books.

talk 25–31 August 2018

Melbourne Writers Festival

Melbourne Writers Festival 2018 events at Immigration Museum

special event 24 August–02 September 2018

In Conversation with Li Cunxin

Join us for a one hour live discussion with Queensland Ballet Artistic Director, and subject of Mao’s Last Dancer, the Exhibition, Li Cunxin.

talk Sunday 07 October 2018

Costume Conversations

Hear from experts from the Australian Ballet and Museums Victoria as they reveal the intriguing processes behind costume design, construction and conservation.

talk Saturday 01 September 2018