Immigration Museum, Melbourne

Housed in the grand former Customs House on Flinders Street, this museum tells the story of the people who have migrated to Australia over two centuries. Exhibitions explore the journeys, hopes and hardships of arrivals from around the world and the changing policies that shaped who could come. A reconstructed ship's hull conveys the experience of long ocean voyages, and personal testimonies bring individual stories to life. The heritage building itself, with its ornate long room, adds to the sense of place.