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Exhibitions

Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt departing North Quay Source: Fremantle Ports

Destination Australia: Ports of Immigration

Since 1788, millions have embarked on a long journey across the oceans-arriving at Australian ports to seek fortune, opportunity and freedom. Discover what this voyage was like through stories of shipboard life, the emotional moments of arrival and the beginning of life in a distant land.

Destination Australia celebrates a journey that changed Australia forever; see the exhibition on tour at a city near you. Education activities are available for school groups visiting the exhibition.

Arriving at Station Pier Source: Museum Victoria

Station Pier: Gateway to a New Life

Station Pier is one of Australia's longest operating passenger piers. Find out why this Melbourne landmark has become such an evocative symbol of Victoria's immigration history, particularly for post-war immigrants. At the Immigration Museum in Melbourne, until 31 January 2008.

Education materials and topical programs are available for school groups visiting the exhibition.