Museo Italiano
A special place for Italian culture in Australia
– right in the heart of Melbourne's Carlton
Museo Italiano is a permanent exhibition which draws on and displays the records, images and objects from CO.AS.IT.'s Italian Historical Society. It is open to the public and features a special program for school groups.
Educational programs
Offering a special education program for teachers of Italian, English and SOSE – with self-guided or staff-led options – Museo Italiano is the perfect place for your next excursion!
School visits
Exhibitions and cultural events
Complementing the Museo's permanent collections, CO.AS.IT. regularly hosts temporary exhibitions and cultural events.
(Photo: ©Emilio Cresciani)
Cultural program
The IHS Collection
The Italian Historical Society has a extensive collection of historic material documenting the Italian presence in Australia which is a useful resource for researchers.
Research
Opening hours
Monday closed
Tuesday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 12noon to 5pm
Closed on public holidays | Groups by appointment
General admission is free
What's on? CO.AS.IT. cultural and community events
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Carlo Catani: Visionary, creator, genius
A special exhibition exploring the life and significant achievements of Victoria’s foremost Italian-born civil engineer
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20 Nov 2018 – 23 March 2019. Free entry -
Floraleda Sacchi in concert at CO.AS.IT. in partnership with 2019 Castlemaine State Festival
Join us for a harp concert with Floraleda Sacchi.
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Civil society and reconciliation. Voices from post-war Japan, Germany and Italy
Presentation of project by Claudia Astarita and Akihiro Ogawa (Asia Institute, The University of Melbourne)
Screening of documentary Civil Society and Reconciliation
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189-199 Faraday Street
Carlton Victoria 3053
Australia
ABN 85 005 596 485
© CO.AS.IT. 2018