The entrance of the Migration Museum

The Migration Museum

The Migration Museum is only a short stroll from Rundle Mall, and is a place to discover the many identities of the people of South Australia through the stories of individuals and communities.

When the Migration Museum first opened in 1986 it was a world-first, with similar museums focused on migration now opening around the world.

The Museum's team research, collect and share the state's history through exhibitions, education programs, and community and digital engagement perfect for curious minds of all ages.

Don't forget to look up! The 'Progress' sculpture has looked over Rundle Mall for more than 50 years.

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For nearly 150 years, Adelaide Oval has been regarded as one of the most picturesque sporting grounds in the world. It is a South Australian icon, and one of the most advanced, state-of-the-art outdoor venues in Australia.

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The first street statue erected in the city on North Terrace is actually a copy of a famous neoclassical work. Based on Italian sculptor Antonio Canova’s ‘Venus’, it was chiselled from Carrara marble by Fraser & Draysey, and presented by Mr W A Horn to Mayor F W Bullock on 3 September 1892.

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Building of the first section of Government House began in 1839. Prior to this, the Governor John Hindmarsh, and then his successor George Gawler, lived in a three-roomed wattle and daub cottage with calico ceiling.

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