1. The facade of the Immigration Museum.
    Photograph: Museums Victoria
  2. People dressed in colourful cultural clothing performing a dance.
    Photograph: Museums Victoria
  3. A person standing at a DJ deck.
    Photograph: Museums Victoria

Immigration Museum

This museum has boundless tales to share of the people who ventured from afar to make Australia home
  • Museums
  • Melbourne
Liv Condous
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Time Out says

Using first-hand accounts, real-life imagery and memorabilia, the true stories of people who have migrated to Victoria are recounted in this fascinating Melbourne museum. It's housed inside a magnificently restored building that, between 1858-70, acted as Melbourne's own Customs House. The Museum's epicentre is the wonderful Long Room, a revivalist marvel of Renaissance architecture worth the price of admission alone.

The museum has several permanent exhibitions including Leaving Home, Identity: Yours, Mine, Ours and Getting In. Plus, there are fascinating temporary exhibitions on a variety of topics. The museum also has a discovery centre and gallery of the Old Customs House – a important institution involved with Australia's immigration history. In addition to exhibitions, there are a variety of events like festivals, workshops and activities. Find out what's happening on the website

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Details

Address
Old Customs House
400 Flinders St
Melbourne
3000
Transport:
Nearby stations: Flinders St; Southern Cross
Price:
Up to $15
Opening hours:
Daily 10am-5pm

What’s on

Eonarium Enlightenment

Spring, summer, autumn, winter – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons’ violin concertos have been enthralling music lovers for around 300 years. And now, there’s an enchanting new way to enjoy these classical pieces. The Immigration Museum is playing host to Eonarium Enlightenment, an immersive sound and light show from April 24 until May 31.  Dreamed up by Zurich-based art collective Projecktil, this globally acclaimed experience arrives in Melbourne for the first time, following an acclaimed run across Europe and the UK, and after making its Australian debut in Brisbane.  The majestic halls of the Immigration Museum's beautifully restored Old Customs House will come alive with sweeping 360-degree light projections as they dance across heritage walls and ceilings in awe-inspiring waves of colour – all set in time to Vivaldi’s iconic score. The cinematic visuals pull you right into the four seasons as spring blossoms, summer shines, autumn mellows and winter settles in. Equal parts meditative and mesmerising, this immersive sound and light show is perfect for the entire family. Whatever you do, make sure you arrive early for your booked time slot as the experience only lasts for 30 minutes. So, sink into a beanbag (premium seating) or a chair (standard seating) and look up! Find out more and get your tickets here. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Melbourne newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox. Want more? These are the best exhibitions happening...
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