Migration Museum Adelaide

Migration Museum

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(522) · History museum in Adelaide, Australia
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Established in 1986 and built on the site of the former Adelaide Destitute Asylum, the Migration Museum was the first museum dedicated to the social …

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May 3, 2025
We enjoyed this little museum which showcased Adelaide’s migration history and stories. There were stories showcasing different waves of migration, the contribution of different ethnic groups and how…Full review by Elaine K
Mar 15, 2025
Enjoyable historical museum to roam around for about 1 hour. The staff was very friendly and it is nearby the other museums to visit.Full review by SleepyNCJ
Oct 13, 2024
A pleasant little museum but doesn’t reach out and grab you. If you have limited time in Adelaide, I wouldn’t be prioritising the migration museum.Full review by cjhris m
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The Migration Museum in Adelaide is a social history museum dedicated to exploring the immigration and settlement history of the stat…
gpsmycity.com
Adelaide’s Migration Museum was the first museum of its kind to be established in Australia. Built in 1986, the museum is a plac…
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Established:23 November 1986
Located:82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Visitors:183,936 (2015–16)
Curator:Corinne Ball
Type:Culture museum

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what is the entry fee?
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There was no specific fee. Just a donation in a box
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Is there a list of immigrants and arrivals to south Australia
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There isn't a list that I've seen to date but I assume that buried somewhere in the offices there'd be bound to be one and it would coincide with the names on the bricks/tiles in the …
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There isn't a list that I've seen to date but I assume that buried somewhere in the offices there'd be bound to be one and it would coincide with the names on the bricks/tiles in the courtyard. Of course, if you mean every immigrant to the state, that would be a different story and not one to which I know the answer.
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