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  • People interacting with a colourful, cylindrical artistic installation with neon lights and varied textures.
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Until 29 Aug

Joy

  • Art
  • Exhibition

Joy brings the Immigration Museum to life with an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces to take you on a transformative journey.

Seven newly commissioned installations by seven leading Victorian-based creatives offer a unique opportunity to experience the power and meaning of joy. Big joyous moments and more reflective spaces capture all kinds of joy, from the carefree years of childhood to a celebration of belonging and togetherness. 

Explore what joy means to others then share what sparks your own joy with our colourful 'Share Your Joy' wall.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 5 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 6 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 7 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 8 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 9 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 10 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 11 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 12 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 13 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 14 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 15 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 16 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 17 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 18 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 19 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 20 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 21 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 22 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 23 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 24 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 25 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 26 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 27 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 28 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 29 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location

Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria)
400 Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

From free to $15

Adult / general $15
Senior $10
Student / concession free
Children free

Free for children under 3

Book online for Joy

Contact details

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