Migration Museum — Attraction in Adelaide

Migration Museum – A Cultural Journey Through History The Migration Museum in Adelaide, South Australia, is dedicated to telling the stories of migration and the diverse cultural history of the people who have come to Australia. Housed in a historic building dating back to the 1850s, the museum explores the experiences of immigrants, refugees, and Indigenous communities, offering visitors a deeper understanding of how migration has shaped Australia’s identity.

The museum features a variety of exhibits and interactive displays that chronicle the different waves of immigration to Australia, from the early colonial days to contemporary migration. It showcases personal stories, photographs, objects, and artifacts that highlight the challenges, triumphs, and contributions of immigrants to Australian society.

Key exhibits explore themes such as the impact of World War II, the stories of displaced persons, the journey of asylum seekers, and the rich cultural diversity that immigration has brought to the country. The museum also addresses the complex relationship between Indigenous Australians and migrants, reflecting on the broader social and historical context of migration.

Located in the heart of Adelaide, the Migration Museum provides an insightful and thought-provoking experience, making it an essential destination for anyone interested in the cultural fabric...

The Migration Museum is a social history museum located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is one of the three museums operated by the History Trust of South Australia. It deals with the immigration and settlement history of South Australia, and maintains both a permanent and a rotating collection of works. Founded as an initiative of the State government in 1983, and with the museum opening on 23 November 1986, the Migration Museum in Adelaide is the oldest museum of its kind in Australia. The museum aims to promote cultural diversity and multiculturalism, which they define as including aspects of ethnicity, class, gender, age and region.

The site is located on Kintore Avenue between the State Library of South Australia, the South Australian Museum and the University of Adelaide, in a complex of early colonial bluestone buildings set around a courtyard, including the city's former destitute asylum (from 1850–1918). Before this, the site was the location of the "Native School", which aimed to educate aboriginal children.

The Migration Museum has a full program of activities including education programs for school groups, public events and family...

I have live in South Australia now for 11 years and recall my first visit to the migration museum some 9 years ago, the museum was packed with information about the struggles that the new settlers of past years went through. My Auntie arrived from England and I decided to take her around the museums and galleries in the City, I recommended the migration museum and as we arrived we were welconed by the team there. As we walked around the museum I noted that boards had been placed in there listing information about the invasion, then as I waked inside there was a video with an aboriginal woman talking about the stolen generation etc.... now I am aware of the hardship an struggles the Indigenous communities face as I have worked in central Australia but I fail to see why since my last visit how the museum has gone from a celebration of migrants to a very heavy feeling of invasion. There was a suggestion board with terrible language on there relating to my culture and of course that of my Aunts. I will not be taking anymore of my family here as the museum has become a beating stick to hit...