Continue to explore Victoria's First Peoples and migrant experiences with these stories from across the Museums Victoria website.
Bunjilaka
We tell the story of survival against the odds and celebrate our vibrant cultures through performances, storytelling, artwork and more.
Origins
Immigrant communities in Victoria, based on government census information gathered in Victoria from 1854 to 2016.
Immigrant Stories
Everyone who immigrates has their own unique story to tell. Explore these stories – why they came, where they settled and how they made Victoria their new home.
The timeless and living art of possum skin cloaks
The First Peoples of south-eastern Australia have been making possum skin cloaks since time immemorial—today the practice is flourishing.
The hidden history of Aboriginal stockwoman
As told by a Koa stockwoman, mother and doctor of philosophy.
The journey to Station Pier
Melbourne’s heritage-listed Station Pier was Victoria’s most important arrival point for migrants. Find out why it plays such an important part in Melbourne’s migration history.
