1 / 3Migration Museum
📍 Adelaide, SA
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.
Came 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 ?
🏆 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.
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Mens Group
2 months ago
“Came 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 ?”
Gabriel De la torre
a year ago
“Small 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!”
Laura Carolina
8 months ago
“Small museum in historic buildings, telling about colonial settlement and profiling individual immigrants to South Australia. Currently, there is an exhibition, “Face to Face,” 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.”
Richard Chieh
10 months ago
“I reckon that Migration Museum is one of the must go tourism spots. Although the size of it is not as big as other museums, the ambient atmosphere and cleanliness is very good. The display items and contents are very nice and informative. Parking at metered street parking spot is convenient.”
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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.





