Immigration Museum

There weren't many immigration-related data, but we only looked at places with free admission haha.
However, my daughter is having fun.

The history of the population influx to Australia after the arrival of the first fleet. Its different stages due to European overcrowding, world conflicts and disasters, famine, ethnic discrimination. Importantly it acknowledged that Australia was not empty and that its first nations people did have set groups with their own territory. They were not nomadic and had very strong attachment to their tribal lands. It also acknowledged the different stages of racism as we transitioned to the multicultural population we are and will continue to be.

5 Stars, but absolutely not recommend for sensitive people, by saying that I mean if you are an immigrant and you did everything behind to get to Australia with no friends and families around to support you then you shouldn't visit the place.
It is bitter as truth, there is no layer to cover and paint what's happend to the immigrants and the aboriginal people, it pictures everything.
I felt like I'm out of breath and I had visited only a quarter but then I decided to see it all.
This I can tell is a stunning piece of art telling the history of 200 years of people's settlement in Australia.

The Immigration Museum is an understated yet informative exhibition of artefacts and Australian immigration history. Located on Flinders Street in the historic Customs House building which was built in the late 19th century and is an easy walk from Flinders Street Station

The stories of struggle, hardship, joy and pain make this experience very worthwhile if you have the time to read and absorb everything in.look to spend about 2-3hrs in here. There are three floors to go through and each one unique.

Fascinating place I spent a couple of hours in. The staff there were so friendly. The exhibitions create a mixture of emotion for me. It ranges from anger to absolute sadness to disbelief and all sorts. Really worth a visit to get an eye opening idea of that aspect to our history.

Diverse, interesting and detailed displays. This historical old Customs building is in excellent condition.

Lovely exhibitions and they update regularly so you never feel like you have seen it all. Nice and friendly staff, and very clean environment

I did not anticipate how much really fascinating material is housed in the Immigration Museum! Stories of every kind, and all true! Please visit more than once, to avoid information overload, but still get enough out of it!

Was a good experience a unique insight into our country’s history and development. A lot of interactive displays but i feel I personally would have learnt more and had a better understanding with a guided tour.

The building it self is something to be admired from an architectural and craftsmanship’s view point. It might be/ I’m sure it is the bogan in me but I didn’t get the Art exhibition.

Should be on the school curriculum.

All the staff are really nice, I'd encourage you to have a chat about the exhibitions if you get a chance as they would have more insights for you to find out! Other than that, a brilliant place with awesome exhibitions

A must visit place in Melbourne to better understand the past and the present, especially for immigrants and international students

A small museum packed with treasure and stories. Not boring at all. Love the dolls costumes, and the old tools people brought with them to Australia. Walking around, what surprised me was how strong the emotions hit home. For the struggles and sacrifices of past generations to come build a life here and make our country so amazing. Would like to go back to this museum with international visitors when allowed to have visitors again

Amazing place to take your kids to get an idea of how other migrants came to Australia.gives a unique perspective on how lucky we all are to call this great country our home

One of the must see in my opinion; a lot of ineresting information, creative presentation and lovely exhibitions.

If you want to learn how immigration in Australia started and continued, this is the place to visit. The exposition provides necessary information, invites you to think differently about others and touches subjects about humans and the believes they have. At the day of my visit some artistic photos illustrate the tattoo culture mainly in Samoa and Japan.

Learned many things about Australian Immigrants and cultural diversity. Beautiful building, well maintained and clean. Went on weekdays so not too busy. Walked around the museum for approx. 2.5 hours before heading to the cafe at ground level. Also check out thier museum store located right where the cafe is. They sell few interesting items and books.

Usually has tasteful, yet thoughtful exhibitions exploring nationality and culture in this area of the world.

The Immigration Museum is one of the best museum in Victoria. A place to reflect and learn about Australians migrant's stories.

This museum has details of how people immigrated to Australia from Europe initially and then from other countries.
There is one section on Japanese tatoos and another aboit Samoan culture.