Immigration Museum, Migration museum in Melbourne central business district, Australia.
The Immigration Museum occupies the restored Old Customs House Building on Flinders Street, featuring exhibits about migration experiences and settlement patterns.
The structure, built between 1855 and 1876 during the gold rush period, served as a customs house before opening as a museum in 1998.
The Long Room demonstrates Renaissance Revival architecture and contains exhibitions that document the journeys of people who settled in Victoria from different nations.
The museum operates daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with wheelchair accessibility and educational programs for visitors of all ages.
Through digital displays and interactive exhibits, the museum shares personal narratives of individuals who shaped Melbourne's demographic composition over multiple generations.
Location: City of Melbourne
Inception: 1998
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Museum Victoria
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +61399272709
Website: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum
GPS coordinates: -37.81925,144.96045
Latest update: May 13, 2025 10:33
Melbourne combines historic heritage and nature across several notable sites. The Queen Victoria Market, established in 1878, spans seven hectares and offers fresh products and local crafts. The Royal Botanic Gardens have housed over 8,500 plant species on 36 hectares since 1846. Flinders Street Station, built in 1910, marks the city center with its French architecture and green dome. Federation Square covers 3.2 hectares and hosts the Arts Centre, NGV Gallery, and restaurants. The surrounds of Melbourne provide various destinations. The Great Ocean Road stretches 243 kilometers between Torquay and Allansford, along limestone cliffs and rock formations of the Twelve Apostles. St Kilda is popular for its beach, pier, and Luna Park, an amusement park dating back to 1912. Phillip Island is a 100 km² natural reserve where penguins return to the coast each evening, and the island also hosts seal colonies. The Melbourne Museum displays natural history collections and Aboriginal culture, while the Eureka Tower offers views of the city from 297 meters high.
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