http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Current Exhibitions at Immigration Museum en http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/in-transit-display/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/in-transit-display/ Explore a series of displays created by families and Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan for the Immigration Museum’s Journeys Gallery. Amongst the trappings of travel – bags, suitcases, freight containers and packing pallets – and placed around the 17-metre replica ship, the displays will feature significant objects and photographs that evoke memories of travel and migration. http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2011-10-25T12:34:51+11:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/open-for-more-than-business/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/open-for-more-than-business/ Many local businesses run by people from migrant communities offer more than just a service. They can act as community hubs and provide links to a homeland while also helping recently arrived migrants establish a connection with their new home. Featuring photographs, stories and a documentary, Open for (more than) Business explores the unique role that local businesses play in Melbourne’s migra... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2011-07-19T12:21:30+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/on-their-own/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/on-their-own/ This exhibition reveals a largely untold chapter of migration history – that of British children who were sent to Australia and other Commonwealth countries under government-endorsed child migration schemes. From the 1860s, more than 100,000 children were sent from Britain across the British Empire and as many as 7,500 children came to Australia. They were sent by charitable and religious... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2011-03-29T17:01:32+11:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/identity-yours-mine-ours/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/identity-yours-mine-ours/ What does it mean to belong and not belong in Australia? The exhibition explores how our cultural heritage, languages, beliefs, and family connections influence our self-perceptions and our perceptions of other people – perceptions that can lead to discovery, confusion, prejudice and understanding. Engaging personal stories, intriguing objects, compelling images and interactive multimedia... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2010-10-12T10:35:23+11:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/customs-gallery/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/customs-gallery/ The Immigration Museum occupies the Old Customs House, one of Melbourne's most important 19th-century public buildings. For over a century the Customs House was the focal point for Victoria's trade and shipping. Customs officers collected import duties, inspected ships for smuggled goods, controlled immigration to Victoria, and prevented the importation of items such as illegal drugs, endangere... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:50+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/journeys-lifetime/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/journeys-lifetime/ Over the past two centuries the immigration journey to Australia has changed from a perilous sea voyage of up to 3 months to a routine flight lasting up to 24 hours. Changing transport has not only shortened the journey, but made it more comfortable and affordable. The journey remains one of the most memorable aspects of any immigration experience. The Journeys Gallery, also known as the Long... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:50+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/immigrant-stories/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/immigrant-stories/ Settling into a new country is not easy. Immigrants have to adapt to an unfamiliar environment and lifestyle, while maintaining aspects of their previous culture and way of life. Many newcomers spent their new lives in limbo, spending months in temporary migrant accommodation, committed to two year labour contracts. For others, settlement has been far easier because they spoke English, or... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:50+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/leaving-home/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/leaving-home/ People have migrated to Australia for many reasons. Some flee from the ravages of war, hunger, religious persecution or political repressions. Others have been lured by a sense of adventure, by the prospect of a new beginning, of owning land, of making a fortune, or to be reunited with love ones. Many arrive with keepsakes, precious reminders of loved ones or special places. The experiences of... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:50+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/getting-in/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/getting-in/ Countless others have tried and failed. Find out why... This permanent exhibition documents the immigration policies that have shaped Victoria and Australia since the 1800s and how these policies have been a significant factor in forming a national identity. This confronting exhibition utilises images, historical objects, a computer interactive and personal stories to explore the impact of thes... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:50+10:00