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Gospel Hall Melbourne

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Description

Established on the 14th of July 1872, Gospel Hall Melbourne is the oldest Chinese Church in Australia, and one of the oldest surviving Chinese churches in the world. The church is built in a traditional Methodist style and still contains many of the original fixtures and furniture. The church has remained running for over 150 years and continues to serve the faith needs of Melbourne, with services available in both English and Chinese.

What's On

Come explore the church and see parts of it you may not have previously seen. Discover both floors of the church, including the chapel space and upstairs function room. There will be a photo gallery in the chapel showing Gospel Hall through the years, and there will be a display of historic items upstairs for viewing.

Images: (1) Gospel Hall in the 80s. (2) Gospel Hall today. Photos: courtesy Gospel Hall Melbourne.

Important Details

Tour/event summary information

Saturday 25 July
Open access 10am—4pm

Bookings

No bookings required. Tour group capacity is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accessibility

All ages

There is street parking available on Little Bourke Street and carparks nearby. There is a street level entry from the side on Heffernan Lane for those who need it. The second story of the church is only accessible via stairs.

Location

196 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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