Immigration Museum – where the history of the immigrants still lives on
Set in the Old Custom House on Flinder's Street the Immigration Museum in Melbourne houses information on Australia's immigration history. Founded in 1998 as part of the Victoria Museum it is famous for its travelling exhibitions and programmes conducted at the museum which aim to educate the public. Tourists who enter the museum can experience the diversity of the cultures of the immigrants that have landed in Australia and made it their home since 1788. The museum's major focus is on the stories of immigrants who arrived in Victoria. The museum has gone to the extent of recreating the type of ships the immigrants would have used to cross the borders of their countries to be able to reach Australia. One such ship is 17 metres in length and to add to the thrill, visitors can climb aboard the reconstructed vessel and explore its steerage class rigger of the 1840s. In addition tourists can visit the saloon on the second class deck of a 1900's steamer and a cabin from a liner in the 1950's. Visitors will be able to view the memorabilia of the museum which stands as a reminder of the reasons for their journey. The memorabilia also serves as an indication of how life in Australia affected their lives and how their traditional cultures were altered. The collection of items includes the belonging of those of the first free settlers to that of the economic migrants. What is unique about the museum is that it uses technological interactions and moving images to help visitors to understand what kind of hopes and aspiration these immigrants had and what it meant to them to make this journey. A visit to the museum is an enlightening and a moving experience which won't be forgotten in a hurry. When searching for hotels in Melbourne to spend a few days at. One which stands out is the Langham Hotel Melbourne . The property is situated along the Southbank Promenade and overlooks the Yarra River. At such hotels Melbourne offers stunning city views. The hotel is surrounded by restaurants, boutiques and cafes, making it easier for tourists or backpackers to see the city.
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