Immigration Museum |
Immigration Museum is located in the Old Customs Building, on the bank of Birrarung (Yarra River) on Flinders Street, Melbourne.
The Immigration Museum explores stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Victoria from the 1800's through to the present day.
Stories are brought to life through moving images, computer interactives, voices, memories and belongings.
The result is an entertaining experience that engages the senses.
Celebrating Victorian communities
Victorians come from more than 200 countries, speak 260 languages and dialects and follow 135 religious faiths.
Why do people leave their countries of birth to live here? What is their experience in their new country? How do communities adapt to new arrivals?
These are the questions that the Immigration Museum poses. Expect a thought-provoking experience filled with stories that are sometimes sad, sometimes funny, but always compelling. And somewhere within, you'll find your own story.
In 1998, the Immigration Museum opened in the beautifully restored Old Customs House. As the former administrative centre of Melbourne's immigration and customs, it is the perfect home for a museum filled with the real stories of people who have migrated to Victoria.
Today, you'll find two floors of exhibition galleries that house temporary and permanent exhibitions. Several times a year in the Festival Courtyard we host joyous community festivals that are alive with food, music and culture. The Immigration Discovery Centre is the perfect place to start your genealogical research, while the Tribute Garden is a beautiful sanctuary that honours immigrants from over 90 countries.
Getting here and parking
Where to find us
Immigration Museum
400 Flinders Street
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Getting here by public transport
Plan your trip using PTV's Journey Planner.
Transport options include:
Free City Circle Tram to cnr Flinders Street & Market Street
Tram 48, 55, 70 or 75 to cnr Flinders Street & Market Street
Train to Flinders St or Southern Cross Stations
Getting here by bicycle
The Immigration Museum is located close to bicycle routes along William Street and along the river.
There are bike hoops available for parking bicycles in the Festivals Courtyard and at the Flinders Lane entrance.
Parking
On street parking is available throughout the week at City of Melbourne parking rates. Car parks within the CBD offer discount 'early bird rates' and flat rates in the evenings and on weekends.
❊ What's On ❊
➼ Immigration Museum | Open Hours & Entry Tickets
➼ Joy @ Immigration Museum
➼ Permanent Exhibitions: Immigration Museum
➼ Melbourne Immigration Museum: Guided Highlights Tour
➼ Mareikura | Ka rere te rongoa | the medicine flows - Friday 30 August 2024
➼ Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition - Friday 6 December 2024
➼ Grand Spaces Gripping Histories: Notre-Dame Exhibition Tour - Saturday 7 December 2024
❊ Address ❊
℅ Naarm
⊜ 400 Flinders St Melbourne 3000 View Map
✆ Telephone: +61 (3) 9927 2700
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ Immigration Museum
➼ www.immigration.museum.vic.gov.au
❊ Also See... ❊
➼ Museums Victoria
Disclaimer: Check with the venue (web links) before making plans, travelling or buying tickets.
Accessibility: Contact the venue for accessibility information.
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