About Immigration Museum

The Immigration Museum offers unblinking stories about Victorian people and multicultural customs they have contributed to Australian life. Get informed about the lives of the first settlers in the early 1800s, and the journeys that mark the life of an immigrant. A mix of temporary and permanent exhibitions, such as the popular photographic display, ‘Leaving Dublin,’ keeps the Immigration Museum fresh and relevant to current life.

Immigration Museum is a museum that primarily displays Australia's immigration history. It is situated on Flinders Street in Melbourne, Victoria, in the Old Customs House. It is famous for its most important space, the Long Room, a notable piece of Renaissance Revival architecture. The museum was established in 1998 and is an extension of Museums Victoria, which looks over the cultural and scientific collections of the State of Victoria. Its sister museums are Melbourne Museum (including the Royal Exhibition Building) and Science works Museum.

The museum also hosts many traveling exhibitions and provides several educational programs. Located in the elegant Old Customs House, the Immigration Museum reveals real stories of people from all over the world who now call Melbourne their home. The permanent collection is interactive and engaging and special exhibitions add to the museum's appeal.
 

Must See

  • This site presents you with lots of historical information covering many aspects of Immigration to Australia.
  • The Immigration Museum offers unblinking stories about Victorian people and multicultural customs they have contributed to Australian life.
  • Its sister museums are Melbourne Museum (including the Royal Exhibition Building) and Science works Museum.
  • Visitors can also learn about family history by searching the archive of immigrant details accessible at the Museum.

How to reach

One can reach Immigration Museum from the City Centre by Bus, Train or Tram.

Trams: Free to $4.30 per trip (with a daily cap of $8.60).
Trains: $4.30 per trip (with a daily cap of $8.60).
Buses: $4.30 per trip (with a daily cap of $8.60).
V/Line trains and coaches: $4.30-$32.60 per trip.

Tips

  • Very interesting collection of historical objects that help tell the stories of most Australians.
  • Visitors can also learn about family history by searching the archive of immigrant details accessible at the Museum.
  • Spend a good couple of hours looking through the displays and working the interactive features.
  • Do wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
  • Take a guided tour.
  • Wheelchair accessible location.
  • Credit cards are accepted.
  • Strollers can be carried for young toddlers.

Visit Time

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adults: $14

Children: Free

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Time you can spend

4 hours

 

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Weather

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