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Immigration Museum Guided Highlights Tour

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Explore one of Melbourne’s most beautiful historic buildings and be moved by the informative and deeply personal displays that make Immigration Museum a must-visit destination for visitors and locals alike.

On this tour, join your knowledgeable museum guide as you explore the fascinating history of Customs House, one of Victoria’s most important 19th century heritage buildings.

Traverse deeply personal and often emotional displays that explore the many reasons people set out from their homelands, and what met them as they arrived in Melbourne at various points in time. Gain new perspectives on immigrant life and the ways that migrants celebrate culture and express identity.

General entry to Immigration Museum on the day of the tour is included.

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Day Times
Monday
  • 2.30pm - 3pm 2.30pm - 3pm
Tuesday
  • 2.30pm - 3pm 2.30pm - 3pm
Wednesday
  • 2.30pm - 3pm 2.30pm - 3pm
Thursday
  • 2.30pm - 3pm 2.30pm - 3pm
Friday
  • 2.30pm - 3pm 2.30pm - 3pm
Saturday
  • 2.30pm - 3pm 2.30pm - 3pm
Sunday
  • 2.30pm - 3pm 2.30pm - 3pm

Location

Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria)
400 Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 13 11 02
  • email address: mvbookings@museum.vic.gov.au
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