Significant part of the museum is dedicated to The White Australia policy and how racist the country was in the early days. Which is fine, it's part of our history, but it's not balanced enough. We have had plenty of success stories with migrants from all over the world. Show more of this... Celebrate how the migrants have improved the country and how diverse the population is now. The main hall is empty, although it makes for a cool photo... Opportunity to have displays and other pieces would be a better use of the hall.

Explores the histories, stories and contemporary issues of Victoria's diverse communities, and what connects us all as humans. It is Educational, interesting & informative. We enjoyed informative exhibits & friendly knowledgeable staff. Easy access to all levels. Public transport is available right at the front door. It’s majorly on the immigration history of Australia. Australia is mostly immigrants & a mix of people arriving from different countries. It’s in the Old custom building in flinders street hosting the culture and science of Victoria. It’s a nice time spent . You could easily spend an hour or two here.

Educational, interesting & heartbreaking all in the one visit. We enjoyed the space, informative exhibits & friendly knowledgeable staff. Easy access to all levels and also public transport right at the front door. Definitely coming back.

As a tourist in Melbourne wanting to explore the history of Australia as a country and how it became one of the most diverse countries in the world, this museum is the right place to be at. The museum offers a brilliant insight to the history of immigrants and how it all began. There are amazing arts at display, a beautiful historical screening depicting the stories of millions of immigrants during the world war or post war and modern times. The museum offers mind blowing resemblance of many cultures that were brought in Australia by the immigrants and how it shaped the Australia we all know of today. A must place for explorers and curious minds.

Great eye-opening and captivating museum. One exhibit had me in tears. Very well done and the staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. A wonderful experience, I would recommend this to anyone regardless of where you come from.

This museum is for serious history buffs or those interested in knowing detailed historical information about the making and becoming of Australia. Worth visiting only if you are an avid historian or historical fact gatherer.

Quite small but informative. It isn’t free, it’s $15 for a full priced adult and you’ll be comfortably round it inside 2hrs but it was good non the less. Some interesting facts around historical and contemporary human imports and the impact and processes around that. The building itself is also of historical note and was seemingly of importance and considered design back in the day.

Great way to educate yourself and be open minded to how Australians from all over the world feel or are treated.

Several excellent galleries tell the story of immigration to Australia and aboriginal displays and insights into the impact on those first people's. It was really interesting to see how people from different parts of the world have arrived for all different reasons, including work and as refugees.

I ventured across Immigration Museum in Flinders Street across from Yarra River and it was an emotional experience reading through the immigration experience in Australia to modern times. The museum houses 3 levels of exhibitions focused around Australian historical records of immigration progression and living experiences. The stories were very moving and poignant, not to mention very enriching. Highly recommended!

Australia has a long history of Immigration and this museum has some great exhibits which showcase why people have moved to this country and how their journey’s have been and have shaped the culture of Australia as a nation. As many as 9 Million people have immigrated to Australia since 1788 when the first fleet arrived in Sydney. Definitely worth checking if you are history buff and want to know more about Immigration to Australia. It’s located in a beautiful building which use to be a customs house till 1960’s.

We had the pleasure of being party of a Corporate Christmas Party last year. Amazing venue. Staff were kind and helpful. Food looked delicious. Beautiful atmosphere.

Visited the Immigration Museum in April 2021 and was pleasantly surprised with the pure beauty of this place. I believe it is a hidden gem in Melbourne! From the beautiful architecture to the detailed artefacts and content rich information, I truly believe there is something for everyone at the museum. As a young adult with immigrant Italian grandparents, I felt connected to learn more about their journey to Australia. The museum provides so many interesting records and facts that I can directly relate back to my family and how I have come to live in this country. The ‘Becoming You’ exhibition was also a great addition and I loved learning about other individual’s life experiences. It was like walking in their shoes for a couple of minutes. Definitely recommend this place for anyone who likes reflecting back on their own experiences and are willing to learn others, and the history of Australian immigration.

I thought it was pretty interesting. Hadn't visited it for nearly 20 years, and I can say that it has changed dramatically since then. It is much more interactive than it used to be, with touch screens and numerous video screens displaying migrant stories and other historical events. I would suggest that if you want to take most of it in, you need to give yourself a good two hours. Most of it is located on the first and second floors. The ground floor has a lounge / library type area where you can have a seat and read the various books they have there. Just my opinion, but I don't think the museum is really that interesting of a place for kids - it's a bit more adult oriented. I'm glad this museum is in the process of changing certain exhibits though, especially language that relates to our First Nations peoples. Some of the racist language and policies of the past really shocked and appalled me actually. I get that it needs to be remembered, but I did find it a bit confronting in parts. I didn't take many photos, but have attached a few to show the amazing architecture inside.

Interesting museum! However, I have been here 20 years ago and almost nothing has changed. Lots of panels to read, not interactive. But still worth a visit , even for the historic Custom House itself!

An important museum for Melbourne to have given the magnitude of immigration to Auatralia over the past few hundred years in particular. The museum places a significant interest too on the impactvof immigration on the indigenous Australians, and the permanent exhibition on Level 1 was well laid out. However, this museum is best suited for those willing to read, and may struggle to engage younger audiences. Great outdoor and indoor seating spaces are provided on the facility.

Let me tell you, stepping into the Immigration Museum was like stepping into a giant family reunion. The stories on the walls weren't dates and figures, they were real people with hopes, dreams, and sometimes, a whole lot of struggle. The exhibits did a fantastic job of mixing it up. One minute I was reading a diary entry from a gold rush era immigrant, the next I was watching a video interview with a refugee who just arrived a few years ago. It really brought home the fact that immigration is a constant thread in Australia's story, and it's not always easy. There were funny moments too, like this suitcase filled with bizarre "must-pack" items from different eras. It made me laugh, but it also highlighted the challenges of leaving everything familiar behind. Overall, the Immigration Museum left a real impression on me. It wasn't just about the past, it was about the present, and the future. It's a must-see for anyone who wants to understand what makes Melbourne, and Australia, such a vibrant place.

A great educational and inspiring place! I’ve been to “Identity: yours, mine, ours ” exhibition in Level 2 and it was truly creative in approaching the whole identity issue through the lens of personal stories and an informative review of Australia’s history and its struggle with identity! The museum also hosts an exhibition about Ramadan - the holy month for Muslim! I found it educational and beautiful!

Was a good experience a unique insight into our country’s history and development. A lot of interactive displays but i feel I personally would have learnt more and had a better understanding with a guided tour. The building it self is something to be admired from an architectural and craftsmanship’s view point. It might be/ I’m sure it is the bogan in me but I didn’t get the Art exhibition. Should be on the school curriculum.

Permanent exhibition is very enlightening, especially for a country and city so built and influenced by modern immigration. Temporary exhibition on adulthood was surprisingly earnest and cathartic. Definitely worth a visit!

The Immigration Museum was interesting, and the museum spans over three floors. We only found the second floor to really talk about the immigration to Australia over the last few hundred years, with the other two floors have less interesting exhibits, in our opinion. Some of the immigration stories were interesting and we enjoyed the historical accounts. Unfortunately the top floor just wasn't what we were expecting.

A bit further out from other city attractions but a really worthwhile visit. If you show your student card, you get in for free! Adult tickets were $15 when we went there. The first floor exhibition called 'Leaving Home' was particularly moving and the follow on display outlines the history of Melbourne and Victoria with a strong focus on migration and indigenous history. This information was not taught to me when I was in school so I'm so glad there is a place where I can go to educate myself. A primary school group was there when we went so I'm glad the curriculum has changed. Deeply impactful experience. Highly recommend.

Used to be great. Before, this museum documented immigration about journeys and hardships complete with exhibitions without being biased. The museum also heavily documented stories about Australia and how it was built. Now it’s just another far left talking point focused on gender ideologies and to promote a particular viewpoint. Museums are supposed to preserve history and not be biased. Stick to documenting immigration to Australia rather than promoting a political agenda.

Disappointing. I visited the museum 6 years ago and loved it. Not now. It’s been spoiled. The visitor is greeted by a pious, insulting sign commanding that they behave themselves. Many of the fascinating stories and exhibits have gone. There is a lot of political discourse of the Good Law/Bad Law type. Films of students talking about their mental health and swearing. A whole floor devoted to an “identity and diversity” exhibition, that didn’t fit at all - pointless post modern stuff. I went to this museum wanting to hear people’s stories - what they came from, how they travelled, how their lives were once they arrived in Australia. There was little of that. It’s sad that such a compelling story - immigration to Australia - has been mishandled. On the positive side, the staff were great and very kind to my children.

I was pleasantly surprised here by the depth of the information provided. I personally like it when there is a lot to learn either by reading or audio guide, and that was exactly the case here. Even temporary exhibitions about finding yourself for young people were so refreshing, haven't seen anything like it yet. Very nice job. We went in to check it out quickly and spent two hours there and honestly wish we had more time.

Entry fee is $15 unless you are eligible for some form of concession. The exhibitions are not very extensive but are comprehensive enough. This is a good place to learn about the development of immigration policies in Australia. Until relatively recently, the policies were highly racist and discriminatory against people of non-European descent, particularly the Chinese. Interesting to find out more about the lives of the earliest immigrants.

Really stoked that the city has a place like this where people can come to celebrate the diverse cultures in Melbourne and educate themselves about how colonization still affects people and places today. An eye opening experience, a must go to for locals and travelers alike

Pretty good. Shows immigration during European Australia and really good on Australian policy and thinking during the times. Loses a star as they couldn’t done more with what immigrants brought to the country.

Very interesting place to visit. Self guided tour which takes approx 90 mins to complete. I learned so much more about the first people arriving to Australia by ship and what the true Australians went thru, and all from the museum. Definitely recommend a visit. Sorry photos are limited but I wasnt able to take photos whilst inside.

Entry fee is $15 unless you are eligible for some form of concession. The exhibitions are not very extensive but are comprehensive enough. This is a good place to learn about the development of immigration policies in Australia. Until relatively recently, the policies were highly racist and discriminatory against people of non-European descent, particularly the Chinese. Interesting to find out more about the lives of the earliest immigrants.

Traditional story telling meets the 2020's interactive and artistic story telling experience in these Covid-19 times.

I really enjoyed learning about immigration it was fun with all of the interactive exhibits great day out .

Great reflection of Victoria's Chinese heritage.

The Museum of Chinese Australian History was established in 1985 as a community-run, not-for-profit national institution to document, preserve, collect and research the history and culture of Chinese Australians and their descendants. The Museum is housed in a late nineteenth century five-level warehouse. The warehouse was built in 1890 by the Cohen Bros who were furniture manufacturers and they used this building as a factory to make furniture and also a storeroom. After the Cohen Bros moved out, it was purchased by Her Majesty’s theatre and was used for the storage of sets and costumes. During the hey-day of musical extravaganzas, it was also used as change rooms for the large choruses that were a part of these shows. The building was acquired by the Victorian government from Her Majesty’s in 1985 and is rented by the Museum for a nominal fee. When it opened its doors to the public in November 1985 it had no foundation collection and only three levels of the building had been renovated – basement, ground and first floors. The second floor was renovated in 1987 and the third floor along with the rest of the building in 1995. In 2010 renovations were made to the ground and first floors.

Acceptable, but the number of displayed items is not enough

This is a small building located within Chinatown; four floors of historic information regarding the Chinese migration into Australia and their way of life through 200 years. Price to enter is $11 with special pricing for students, families and groups. Closes at 4pm daily. Gift shop has reasonable prices for Chinese coins, hand fans, Chinese astrological sign cards and coins, books, etc. Time through the museum is approximately two hours if you take your time.

Was a nice place to listen to some comedy

This is a must see in Melbourne is China Town It has such rich history with beautiful pieces of antique jade discs and the rundown of The Han Dynasty

Really cool place to visit and plenty to learn about Australia's Chinese settlers. The Millennium dragon, which is currently used during Chinese New Year - which is massive by the way - is on show here.

Wonderful museum very well laid out with lots of fascinating details. Well worth a visit.

Great museum and provides great information about immigrants and Australian immigration policies, very perfectly placed artefacts and free tickets for students, go for it.

As the name says, it's mainly on the immigration history of Australia. Interesting to know how Australia is mostly immigrants in the current day and life. As you walk around Australian streets , it's very evident that , Australia is a mix of multiple cultures and people from different races. I loved the video made by different people who migrate to Australia and how they are making Australia their homes.

Beautiful stories, had a very memorable time.

Sehr schön gestaltetes Museum. Eintritt ist aber $15. Lohnt sich aber. Alles sehr modern und gut aufgebaut.

A fabulous experience of how immigrants assimilation into Australia turned Australia into the society it is today. Located in the old customs building ( a spectacular statement of a building) the story of immigration is told by visual movies and static photos and analogies of coming to Australia as a legal and illegal migrant. Compelling story of how Australia went from a white only policy to an inclusive immigration policy that they have now. A must see for all visitors and locals.

Interesting and very informative the permanent exhibitions that talk about the multiculturalism and coexistence. I was on the city when was happening the Joy temporal exhibition and I was amazing.

We got tickets at the door, and even though it was a Saturday but the museum was not crowded so we could leisurely stroll throughout and read on the detailed descriptions. Definitely nice to be in when it is quiet. It is not a big museum so you won’t need more than 1-2 hours depending on how much details you want to consume.

This was a really interesting museum to visit, a lot of reading and a lot to take in but some great interactive activities for adults and kids.

Really good museum to see the history of australia and how the current state was formed. Really opens your eyes to the immigration history and how people made their way to Australia. Worth the visit for sure if you're interested in history.

It could get boring if you're not into this kind of thing and kids would snooze. For us that love learning about the past there is alot to see and read and it is very interesting and well laid out.

Tells the story of Australia's diverse populations. Reminds me that we are all humans and strive for the same things ... to reproduce, eat and live in a safe environment.

Surprisingly interesting. Great opening lecture about the history of the first settlers of Melbourne. Good for tourist from outside of Australia i guess. We found here the short history brief that we searched for in every other museum. Good guide. The best part was the lecture, the exhibitions were ok.

Please take some of your time to come here and open your mind. A truly academic and informative museum, beautiful and captivating. Encouraging staff. I can't wait for you to enjoy

A must see when you're in Melbourne. Australia has been shaped by immigration policy, and this museum does a great job of showing where we've come from, where we've fallen short, and how we can do better. Give yourself a couple of hours. The Japanese tattoo exhibit was excellent.

Surprisingly, I liked this place quite a lot. Learnt about immigration into Australia, and the history of our policies and changes that occurred to the Australian population. I also liked the exhibit on the Japanese Tattoos, and Identity.

(Translated by Google) If you want to know many aspects of the recent origin of Australia, be sure to visit it. (Original) Si quieres conocer muchos aspectos del origen reciente de Australia no dejen de visitarlo.

(Translated by Google) Free museums for students, the staff were particularly friendly and welcoming it was really nice! The building alone is already very beautiful, a beautiful floor, beautiful vaults and a magnificent staircase which allows the exhibitions to be presented on 3 levels. There is also a small cafe in front of the entrance but also a library and an interior space where it is possible to sit in peace, the places are clean and very well maintained. The permanent exhibition is very interesting and presented in a fun and original way (possible interaction, audio extract ...) It may not be a must-see museum in Melbourne however if you are curious and have a moment it can be a good idea for a visit! Free for students and children (Original) Musées gratuits pour les étudiants, le personnel était particulièrement sympathique et accueillant c'était vraiment très agréable ! Rien que le bâtiment est déjà très beaux, un beau sol, des belles voûtes et un magnifique escalier qui permet de présenter les expositions sur 3 niveaux . Il y a également un petit café en face de l'entre mais également une bibliothèque et un espace intérieur où il est possible de s'assoire au calme, les lieux sont propres et très bien entretenu. L'exposition permanente est très intéressante et présenté de manière ludique et originale (interaction possible, extrait audio...) Ce n'est peut être pas un musée incontournable de Melbourne cependant si vous êtes curieux et que vous avez un moment ça peut être une bonne idée de visite ! Gratuit pour les étudiants et les enfants

(Translated by Google) Australian history (Original) Sejarah orang orang Australia

It is in a beautiful building and very well organised. As always it is the individual stories that are most moving..I joined a tour with my wife. This was well done but for us there was too much focus on the building and too little on the immigration story. The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging however. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Melbourne.

Amazing following the history of Melbourne.

Really interesting exhibits

Great museum. Talks and interactive lectures happen frequently.Hope to go again and see more of the museum.

I enjoyed the visit here, very informative.

Interesting little museum about the history of Australia through the lens of stories of immigration to the country. A bit on the expensive side of you're not a student.

It's interesting and reminded me of how horrifyingly racist Australia's post-invasion history is. Considering there is a $15 entry fee, I expected a little more.

Great way 2 spend the afternoon.

A place everyone should visit. The architecture of the building is astounding and walking through the different areas you realise how important it is to remain humble and have empathy for every individual.

So history. So much that was wrong but has been put right to a point.

History of Immigration in Australia.

Immigration museum open to general public also with a little fare to be paid for a visit

Good

Exhibition is both entertaining and informative. Small entry fee.

Interesting displays in an elegant building.

money could be better spent on the great museum of australia, boring and boring and boring place. would only recommend to dogs and lizards.

Curious and interesting museum about the Australian immigration. Pretty mind-blowing with a great cheerful staff. Recommended

Went on an excursion there, wasn’t much to see and do, perhaps it was only one section

Valentine's Day Latin night was fantastic.

The nice and quite place to make a show (exchanging the ideas from different background) with small group of people. Near to public transport(trams).

Great stories of the journeys of peole to get to a safe pace .photos, relics, art etc

Plan to spend all day. There is tons of information

Great

I went here with my school and it was AMAZING!!!

Free entry for students.

We went with a Myki explorer coupon and had low expectations, they were met and exceed with a large number of exhibits showing the opening to diversity of Australia's immigration history. the only issue is we didn't budget enough time for the place.

Excellent gallery on Identity.

Didn't like it. His name doesn't make sense since there is no connection to the immigration. There is more globalization information than actual australian history stuff.

Not very big. Interesting sometimes

Interesting. We were immigrants in the 60's

The first floor gave a detailed overview of immigration and indigenous history. The plaques and interactive portions were interesting and well planned. Top floor in contrast was a more modern overview with sections dedicated to individuals and their personal thoughts on culture. I came away with a more in-depth undertanding. Very worthwhile (and excellent chai lattes). PSA: students free entry

Best experience ever in Melbourne, I loved this museum, as an immigrant, I learned a lot about immigration history in Australia

An amazing place, all the exhibition was carefully mounted, every detail has a meaning. I wish in the future it has more presence of Latin America immigrants.

Immigration Museum Melbourne ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ $15 for Adults, Free for Kids & Concession (Aussie senior card). Smaller museum, 2 floors in a beautiful marble building outline of interesting history for the last 150 years. This is the third and permanent building on this land as it was the former immigration office. Learn about discrimination laws coming to help those who’d already been here and couldn’t become citizens. Sit and watch the short movie about why people came here. Really thought provoking.

If you want to learn how immigration in Australia started and continued, this is the place to visit. The exposition provides necessary information, invites you to think differently about others and touches subjects about humans and the believes they have. At the day of my visit some artistic photos illustrate the tattoo culture mainly in Samoa and Japan.

This was such a beautiful place to go to. My favourite is obviously who do you love. Some amzing stories were heard in that room.

I loved the 'Love' exhibition. It was highly interactive and engaging. This is a beautiful way to present new exhibits.

It has been great heritage place. But ai missed the boat this time. It look great loose for Immigration Museum.

Lovely exhibitions and they update regularly so you never feel like you have seen it all.... Nice and friendly staff, and very clean environment

Great place to relax and walk around to view meaningful exhibitions; friendly and helpful staff

It's amazing

Nice museum with well done displays

(Translated by Google) The friendly staff and the video media were interesting. It was an opportunity to learn a lot about the history of immigrants in Australia. It was especially nice that the video interviewing warholers and immigrants was filmed last year. (Original) 친절한 직원분들과 영상매체들이 흥미로웠어요. 호주 이민자들의 역사에 대해 많은 것들을 배울 수 있는 기회였어요. 특히 워홀러들과 이민자들을 인터뷰한 영상이 작년에 촬영된 거여서 좋았습니다.

Gooooood

nice

Amazing place to take your kids to get an idea of how other migrants came to Australia. gives a unique perspective on how lucky we all are to call this great country our home

Loved the exhibition.

All the staff are really nice, I'd encourage you to have a chat about the exhibitions if you get a chance as they would have more insights for you to find out! Other than that, a brilliant place with awesome exhibitions

Good place to visit

Great museum

Haven't been to this museum in some time. So many wonderful new exhibitions. Staff very friendly. Efficient entry and exit following all COVID restrictions. Love Museums Victoria. We're lucky to have such amazing museums in Melbourne.

Visited Immigration museum today and was so disappointed. It looked like a year 12 English project and certainly not an appealing exhibition for the young. As for the appeal to migrants, unless they are proficient in the English language they would find the exhibition boring, due to the copious amount of text and lack of models in each exhibition.

Educational and inspirational...

Another cultural institution in Melbourne city with a fairly good display of the artifacts and lives of Chinese immigrants early during the gold rush. The museum has a close connection with the Chinese communities in and out of Victoria and arranges Dragon dance every year for big festivals. It can be an option to visit if on trip to Melbourne and have done others.

My mum dads family are recorded in the museum here and some of there belongings and photos great history

Amazing place! So much knowledge of the Chinese Immigration and culture... totally recommending to everyone!

Well worth a visit between eating noodles and dumplings.

A very interesting find hidden away in chinatown. The staff here are amazing. You start on the top floor and work you way down to the basement. This museum tells of a brief Chinese history lesson then the history of the Chinese community in Melbourne

A brick-a-brack museum with a few interesting exhibits. The basement is the most interesting, picturing the olden days of the gold rush. And of course the impressive dragon. They give senior citizen entry without an Australian concession card. Saves you Aus$ 2.

Great little museum about the history of chinese immigration to australia. Highly recommend to anyone interested in the subject or with an interest in australian history.

This place was set up like a Charity organization without giving deep thoughts and plans about what and how to present historical information to the public. The very selective fragmented collection can confuse people rather than create interest and educate young and old what history does for humanity. If you do not have any background understanding of Chinese History from begining to end, you will not get to the truth via this poorly equipped museum. The poor professional standards of running a museum can be seen everywhere inside. It is very hard to convince the public to pay for entry unless you are fooled by it. I wish I could take over and lift the quality standards to be like Canberra or Jewish Museum in Caulfield.

A must to visit if you want to know the history of chinese in Melbourne/Australia

The four level museum is well worth a visit! The second floor with its Han Dynasty relics, including a terracotta warrior and Jade burial suit and gorgeous fun pottery sculptures of houses and animals and everyday life is good fun. And the basement is wonderful - gold rush, interactive, fortune telling, dress ups, dioramas and a lil tunnel. So cool and the kids were very interested! The processional Dragon and assorted other fun animals are beautiful and fun to see up close. Recommended!

Very impressed

interesting, some good exhibits

Interesting, informative - worth a visit

(Translated by Google) The history of Chinese arrivals in the Australian continent is very interesting (Original) Sangat menarik sejarah kedatangan orang Tionghua di benua Australia

The history of the arrival of the Chinese in Australia and the many joyous stories they live here. Very interesting

Small museum with interesting artifacts.

Amazing craftsmanship just beautiful

Good but small museum there is a lot of history on the gold Rush and about how the Chinese contributed to that and history about confucious and when he was alive.

(Translated by Google) no major collection (Original) pas de collection majeure

Very interesting in many ways and for different ages

Great History, nice people, worth while visiting

Great Museum so well thought and lots of interesting history

Good museum to see the Chinese settlement

Great visit for children. Well presented and very nice collection of displays.

History of Chinese presence since eighteen th century

Sparse in objects and displays.

Great area to explore the history of Chinese Culture and past gold mining experiences. Always a pleasure borrowing the lion dances here to perform in parades and local Chinese Muesuem performances.

(Translated by Google) 唔 too worth visiting (Original) 唔太值得参觀

Good

Very interesting little place. Doesn't take long to go around but worth the $10 or so entrance fee. Amazing that they could track the current descendent of the first registered Chinese coloniser from 1812.

I liked the tour was very interesting and the dragon that we got to saw was awesome

Lovely place, show the history when Chinese came here.

Can know that the History of early Chinese came to Australia.

(Translated by Google) Ordinary pass is OK (Original) 普普通通還行

A Great Place to Visit

Chinese museum good place 👍

Poor lighting and not enough artifacts

(Translated by Google) Great inspiration! (Original) 極佳啟發！

(Translated by Google) The reason I came here is because there are just school field trips but worth a visit (Original) 我來這邊的原因是因為剛好學校有戶外教學但是值得去參觀一下

Very interesting and educational.

You will find a piece of yourself here no matter when you are your ancestors landed here.

Very interesting and nice. If you are a student you get free entry 🤍🤍

Been there once, and it was fun. I learnt some knowledge from here, and make me love this city more !! Also some facilities you even could pretend yourself as the immigrant staff to grant the people or not!! It quite fun !

Nice museum just few minutes walk from Flinders Street Station. Friendly and knowledgable staff.

Very informative museum that is presented extremely well. Must see for every citizen.

Fabulous African Festival. So well presented.

The museum is really interactive. Several videos are extremely engaging and interesting. The museum provide an understanding of the multi-ethnicity of Australia. Overall great building, relative small exhibition (2-3 hours tour)

Staff was so delightful! Extremely knowledgeable and very welcoming. The museum as such is a bit different to a normal museum, never the less a lot to read and dive into, recommend!

Interesting experience. Several parts of the Becoming the exhibition were closed or being put together, somewhat breaking up the experience. I found some of the first-person accounts fascinating, and the attempts to get visitor participation by writing personal anecdotes very good. But the form of the displays and presentations required a particular mindset and is not how my mind works - but many visitors appeared well into it. For example, for me, a distinction between kids and adults and the idea of "becoming adult" as a massive transition does not compute - we change all the time, all through our lives. I think previous generations were far more into that mindset "kids and adults are different" My mother, for example always said "learning is what you do at school. Then you grow up and get on with life". No. Learning should be a lifetime job and kids are people too.

It's my second visit to this museum and I really enjoyed it. As I'm an Concession Card Holder the entrance was free...otherwise it's only AUD$15... Great stories about immigrants to Australia over a long period of time. Also information in regards to Immigration Law changes.

Pretty good. Extra exhibit only loosely related to immigration but still mildly interesting. Main exhibition good. Lots of reading to do, some interactive elements. Set aside at least 1.5 hours to visit, or 2-2.5 hours if you're a reader. Lots of accessible accommodations but probably too long and disengaged for children under 12 or so, and maybe a little older too. Staff were very warm and helpful.

"You come to Australia, you want to see white people" "Congratulations son, you are the only one in our family approved for a visa" Immersive "Gaijin seat" experience... One of the absolute best museums.

Interesting museum to learn about some of Australia's immigration history. The old customs house is a spectacular building including the long room.

What a wonderful experience this was. It was a beautiful old building with so much history. The story of early settlers on the land of our ancestors the Wurundjeri people were so beautifully portrayed. Visiting this place has increased my respect for this beautiful land. Wonderful staff who were super friendly and served with a smile. Must visit in Melbourne

Great collection of artifacts, anecdotes and important events forming the Australia we know today. Even the 8-year old enjoyed it 😁

To be honest, this was a little disappointing. Yes, the exhibitions were interesting. If you can avoid the school groups but they no longer have search for a family member facility which is not stated on the website. If I had known, I probably wouldn't have gone. Searches are all done online. It's like a rabbit warren, lots of different rooms, but the directions are not clear.

Gone so woke from the original displays where it was all about migrants from all times...you could find info by typing in people's names and it would tell you about when they arrived and their mode of transport. Ships etc. Political now...Australia 'did' have a White Australia policy but, abolished over 60 years ago. New beginnings... with early migrants the massive post- war migration and continuing migration today not enough emphasis is put on the new lives people make or made for themselves after landing in Australia with just suitcases and memories, any mementos of their previous lives had to be left behind....what a huge decision....how brave migrants are! Lift your game and talk to 'people' about what really happens.

A beautiful building. A little difficult to navigate and some exhibits were closed. However, there's no doubt that the stories of refugees and immigrants were communicated beautifully and it was very enjoyable to read and view many of the images, sounds, and day-to-day items etc that were part of the life of the immigrants to this country. As per our open and accepting Australian culture, the museum willingly shares some of our more racist pasts and how we've now moved on from that. Well done, absolutely recommended.

I simply love this museum! I got very touched and emotional in my first visit, and every time I go back I feel warm, seen and understood. Everything is very well done and captures so well the different feelings and stories of immigrants. Every immigrant should visit it to feel this sense of belonging and every Australian should also visit it to better understand the life of so many immigrants that we have in Australia. PS: the guided tour is really good

I visited the museum because so far the museums I visited in Perth and Melbourne were very good. As a first generation of emigrants in US, I want to learn about Australia’s immigration history and policies. I was expecting to hear people’s stories - what they came from, how they travelled, how their lives were once they arrived in Australia. It starts with how the emigrants got to Australia which was interesting. There were some of the fascinating stories in exhibitions but they have more of political discourse and films of students talking about their mental health and swearing. A whole floor devoted to an “identity and diversity” exhibition.

The Immigration Museum in Melbourne is a personal favorite. It's incredibly moving and filled with amazing stories from resilient individuals. The beautiful art pieces enhance the experience, and the opportunity to explore your family heritage adds an extra layer of significance. Highly recommended for a meaningful visit.

Very interesting. As an immigrant from Canada, I found lots of educational facts. Good place to visit to know the immigration history of Australia.

About 1.5hr if you immerse yourself and read most of the exhibits. I enjoyed the video displays. It was quite an emotional experience .. understanding the First Nations experience over the years. Well worth a visit.