Migration Museum

The Migration Museum is a cultural institution in Adelaide that presents exhibitions about arrival and settlement. The spaces display personal possessions, photographs, and records that tell the experiences of people who came here.

The museum opened in 1986 as the first of its kind in Australia. The building itself has a longer past, serving first as shelter for the poor and then as a school before becoming a museum.

The museum displays how different groups arrived in South Australia and settled, through personal stories and objects from their daily lives. Visitors see how these arrivals shaped the communities and which cultures remain present today.

Visitors should arrive at the front entrance to understand the layout of the exhibitions. Access is level and equipped with elevators, making all floors easy to reach.

A memorial wall in the museum grounds displays names of groups who sought refuge in Australia. A separate square shows information about family arrivals, creating a personal connection.

Location: South Australia

Inception: 1986

Address: 82 Kintore Ave, Adelaide SA 5000

Phone: +61881513240

Website: http://migration.historysa.com.au

GPS coordinates: -34.91970,138.60207

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53