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Migration Museum

๐Ÿ“ Adelaide, SA

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โ˜…4.4(656 Google reviews)

Free-entry museum in Adelaide's CBD exploring migration to South Australia through personal objects, family stories, artworks, and cultural displays. Housed in historic buildings. Occasional free guided tours available.

โœ“ Free entryโœ“ Personal storiesโœ“ Rotating exhibitionsโœ“ Free guided toursโœ“ Historic buildingsโœ“ City location

๐Ÿ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with curious older children and teenagers who engage with personal history and cultural stories. The compact layout means a focused visit covers everything in 60-90 minutes without fatigue. Free entry and walkable city location make it an easy addition to any Adelaide CBD day.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กCheck the website for current exhibitions before visiting - rotating shows vary in scope and content
โฐAsk at the front desk about free guided tours - when available, they add significant depth to the visit
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธMetered street parking nearby is convenient for families arriving by car
๐Ÿš—The museum is compact - 60 to 90 minutes covers the full collection comfortably

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Mens Group

9 months ago

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โ€œCame here on our 1st day ever in S A ; so glad as we were keen to see who first colonised the State in the modern era. Came upon by chance, a free guided tour by David. He must be one of the most fascinating, well - read and interseting guides we have ever encountered. Thank you so much David. p s the plaque for both the Ukrainians and trafficked children brought tears to my eyes. WHEN will we ever learn ?โ€

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Laura Carolina

a year ago

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โ€œSmall museum in historic buildings, telling about colonial settlement and profiling individual immigrants to South Australia. Currently, there is an exhibition, โ€œFace to Face,โ€ of coloured and decorated photos of elderly people: black-and-white photos illustrated by both the elders and the students, who spoke with the subjects about their lives. Outside is an expanse of paving stones bearing the names of immigrants to South Australia. One wall near the entrance has a gathering of plaques in memory of oppressed and exiled peoples from their countries of origin. Free entry.โ€

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Gabriel De la torre

a year ago

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โ€œSmall but very nice and well prepared museum that displays the stories and belongings of the people who migrated to SA and Australia in general during different periods of time, such as the war. There is a lot to learn, as well as pieces of arts showing something of the home country of many of the nationalities or backgrounds that exist nowadays. I quick and nice stop, highly recommended and the tickets are free!โ€

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Overview

Migration Museum occupies historic Adelaide buildings and presents the stories of people who shaped South Australia through personal belongings, artworks, photographs, and oral histories spanning multiple eras including wartime migration. Exhibitions rotate and have included portrait photography projects pairing historical black-and-white images with contemporary colour work. Occasional free guided tours are available - past visitors rate the guides as exceptional.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00-17:00
Tuesday10:00-17:00
Wednesday10:00-17:00
Thursday10:00-17:00
Friday10:00-17:00
Saturday10:00-17:00
Sunday10:00-17:00

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