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Vietnamese Museum Australia Black Tie Gala Dinner

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The Vietnamese Museum Australia (VMA), will be Australia's first museum dedicated to preserving and telling the incredible story of Vietnamese refugee settlement in Australia. It will be a significant asset, not only to the Vietnamese community but to all Australians, celebrating the vibrant and culturally diverse nation in which we live. It will have massive historical and cultural significance, preserving the amazing story of Vietnamese Australian refugees. The Vietnamese Museum Australia aims to honour the journey of freedom and the contributions that the Vietnamese Community have made to the fabric of Australia.


Set in the exquisite main hall of the Melbourne Town Hall and hosted by comedian and MC extraordinaire Diana Nguyen, our inaugural Black Tie Gala Dinner will be a brilliant night of hospitality and entertainment with a Vietnamese flair, and an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers, all whilst raising much needed funds to help build the Vietnamese Museum Australia. An event not to be missed! 

Your ticket includes:

  • 3 course dinner and drinks - beer, wine, and Champagne
  • Keynote speakers supporting the work of Vietnamese Museum Australia 
  • The chance to bid on our silent auction before and during the event 
  • Funds that will help the VMA establish a museum that will honour the Journey of Freedom of Vietnamese Australians, and celebrate the contributions they have made to the fabric of Australia 
  • Opportunities to network with a wide range of key stakeholders 

Dress code: Black Tie

Silent auction: Our silent auction is now live. Bid on unique items here

Ticket cost: $250 (includes GST) + booking fee.

If you cannot attend the event but would like to support the VMA, please see the checkout to make a donation, bid on our silent auction

COVID-19: the event COVID policy will be in accordance with the latest government regulation.

For additional enquiries, please contact: tammy.nguyen@vietnamesemuseum.com.au






With thanks to our Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Sponsor


Silver Sponsor

Supported by:

Allure Beauty Room • Amor Mexico • Anh Do • Blossoms of Blackburn • Gardens in Miniature • Kimmie Beauty Supply• Langham Hotel Melbourne • Melbourne Storm • Sisterworks 


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Refund policy

Refunds are only available when a VMA event has been cancelled or rescheduled, or where required by Australian Consumer Law. Please consider donating your ticket purchase to VMA prior to requesting a refund. The full amount of your ticket purchase (excluding booking fees) will be considered tax-deductible. Transfer of name up 14 days prior to event - please email tammy.nguyen@vietnamesemuseum.com.au for transfers