Deep dives

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Go beyond the galleries with deeper explorations of the people, journeys and experiences shared throughout Immigration Museum.

Journeys to Australia

Immigration is a vital feature of Australia's history and national identity. Celebrate the journeys that changed Australia forever.
Portrait of taxi driver in front of the first taxi he drove, ca. 1972.

Immigrant Stories

Settling into a new country is not easy. Immigrants have to adapt to an unfamiliar environment and lifestyle, while maintaining aspects of their previous culture and way of life.
Immigration Museum from Flinders Street in afternoon

Customs House

Home of the Immigration Museum, explore the rich history of one of Melbourne's most important 19th century public buildings. 
Portrait of a woman in a Melbourne street

Identity: Yours, mine, ours

What does it mean to belong and not belong in Australia? Through personal stories and compelling images, find connections with others and challenge the assumptions we make about each other every day.
Voices Across Time Gallery

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