W hadn't visited this museum before and had been recommended to visit it. We really liked the human stories behind each of the immigrants featured and the ship mock up was excellent one bunk per family - it makes you shudder. There are timelines in the museum which map the history of immigration into Australia and reveal some interesting snippets... More

I thought this museum was well done, very interactive. The kids especially liked the ship replica where you could lie in the bunks and see how your family would fit on a coffin ship. I also liked the current photo exhibit on modern day Irish who are emigrating. As a foreign tourist, I don't think I would worry too much... More

Lots to see and very well presented - my first visit and will now recommend to all. Fascinating facts about immigration to Victoria and how that has shaped our society today.

neatly organised irish exhibition of photos- did encounter an elderly man crying at the 'leaving dublin' exhibit so very emotive- found the rascism section quite upsetting but realistic- the museum made me think- bit expensive but everything is in melbourne- expected as such

I discovered documents from my mother's immigration with her medical examination nd where she'd lived in Greece. It is availed on line, however I would never have thought to look it up if I hadn't been informed by the lovely assistant who informed me I could research her documents. Thoroughly enjoy seeing the replica of a ship's cabin from her... More

Apart from the permanent exhibits which examine the contribution of migrants to our history, culture, food etc there is a changing exhibition on a particular theme- whether it is the Irish migration, the children sent out from England during the war, Jewish immigrants - the displays & historical records are always fascinating. It is worth re-visiting when the exhibition changes... More

I first visited this museum in 2005 on my first visit to Melbourne. It was recommended by some locals who I met en route to Australia. I really enjoyed it and went back with friends before the end of my trip. Upon revisiting Melbourne in 2013 I took my husband along this time and it didn't disappoint. I think it's... More

Have visited Melbourne on numerous occasions and have never visited the Immigration museum. Well worth the visit. Enjoyed the exhibits, particularly seeing how the immigrants strive to better their circumstances and how they helped to shape our nation.

As an American, I am not aware of any museum in the USA that chronicles the waves of immigration; e.g., who entered from what countries at what times and why. It was fascinating to consider who were the early settlers of Melbourne and why they came, who came later, how government policy changed at various points (real flip flops) and... More