It’s time for another Migration Museum LEGO® Trail and the theme is Celebrations! Explore the Migration Museum and learn about the different celebrations of different cultures from around the world. You might see some celebrations that your family celebrates. Find all the LEGO® figures inside the museum, unscramble the letters, and spell out the secret word to enter the competition for the chance to win one of three LEGO set prizes.

The LEGO® Trail runs from Saturday 14 December until Monday 27 January. The Migration Museum is closed on Christmas Day.

The LEGO® Trail is open for all children under 15 years to enter.

Free entry.

In these workshops kids will create their own masterpiece using the art of paper weaving. Budding young artists will learn how to weave strips of coloured paper to create intricate patterns and pictures. Included in the workshop is a guided tour of the new Migration Museum exhibition Land of My Heart, where children will learn about Estonian weaving and crafts to gain inspiration for their paper weaving artworks.

Workshop dates:

Tuesday 7 January at 11am

Friday 17 January at 1pm

Cost: $10 per child (adults can accompany child at no cost)

A Tapestry of Cultures: Celebrating Palestinian Heritage and Multicultural Unity.

The Migration Museum is excited to host a vibrant day celebrating A Tapestry of Cultures on Sunday 8 December.

Organised by the Muslim Women’s Association of South Australia this event features live performances, music and dance, market stalls, multicultural food, and fun for the whole family. Join us for this celebration of Palestinian culture and multicultural unity in the Migration Museum courtyard.

Free entry. All welcome.

On the Move: Adelaide and LGBTQ Migration is a permanent online exhibition. Visit On the Move- https://onthemove.history.sa.gov.au/

During the second half of the twentieth century, individual, public, and political ideas about LGBTQ lives were changing radically. Adelaide’s reputation as a progressive centre  for LGBTQ rights saw hundreds of LGBTQ people migrate from across the state and other parts of Australia.

On the Move weaves together accounts of LGBTQ people who moved to Adelaide between 1950 and 2000. Using stories and objects, the online exhibition explores the many reasons – political and personal – that drew LGBTQ people to Adelaide and reminds us of the role that LGBTQ people played in the making of contemporary Adelaide.  

Australia welcomed 170,000 displaced persons from Europe after World War Two. The first to arrive were from the Baltic Nations, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia. Displaced from their homeland, they made Australia home while staying connected to their culture.  

Since 1958, Estonian House in North Adelaide has been the central hub for the Estonian community to connect, celebrate and preserve their culture.  

This exhibition celebrates 75 years of the Adelaide Estonian community, showcasing photos of Estonian activities, as well as cultural crafts created by individuals. Dance costumes, weavings, embroidery, jewellery, woodwork and musical instruments are accompanied by personal stories. In December, the Estonian community holds the 29th Australian Estonian Cultural Festival which was first held in 1952. 

Supported by a grant from the Department of Premier and Cabinet.   

There are claims and stories suggesting that the Migration Museum in Adelaide, which is located on the site of the former Destitute Asylum on Kintore Avenue, may be haunted.

On Halloween night learn about the darker side of Adelaide’s history in this spooky night tour at the Migration Museum, we explore our heritage buildings by candlelight, and learn about life and death in the early days of the colony of South Australia.

The Destitute Asylum, which operated in the 19th century, housed many impoverished and vulnerable people, including women, children, and the elderly, and had a long history of hardship and suffering. As a result, some visitors and staff have reported eerie experiences, strange noises, and feelings of unease in certain areas of the museum.

These kinds of stories are not uncommon for historical sites, especially those with connections to difficult or tragic periods in history.

Join us for a tour if you dare …

Disease, death and destitution are guaranteed!

Thursday October 31st 6pm & 7:30pm

Cost $20pp

This tour is not suitable for children under 14 years.

The Destitute Asylum housed Adelaide’s poor from 1850-1918 – the Migration Museum now occupies the last surviving Asylum buildings.

This walking tour uncovers the forgotten footprint and architecture of the Asylum still present in the North Terrace area. Learn about the fascinating history of the Destitute Asylum in this walking tour, and discover the lives of those who lived here.

Tour dates*

Tuesday 17 December 11am – 12:15

Friday 24 January 2pm – 3:15pm

Cost $15 pp

Please note this tour involves walking, standing and steps and runs for approximately 75 minutes.

*Tours subject to weather conditions.

Join in the fun with our school holiday Explore Nature LEGO® Trail! Find all the LEGO® figures and letters hidden inside the museum, unscramble the secret word, and go into the competition to win fabulous LEGO® prizes! Children can participate in the LEGO® Trail for FREE from Saturday 28 September.

The LEGO® Trail runs from Saturday 28 September to Sunday 13 October, 10am-5pm each day.

Are you looking for a different experience within the Adelaide CBD? A wonderful opportunity exists to book a Guided Tour of the Migration Museum with one of our Visitor Engagement Officers.

Learn about the current exhibitions on display and the history surrounding the buildings you wander through. Your tour guide will give a fascinating insight into the Migration Museum, along with a glimpse into the history of this iconic Adelaide site.

The Migration Museum offers 60min tours for small groups during the week. Immerse yourself in the stories and significant objects that have become part of the Migration of so many diverse cultures to South Australia.

Adults $20.00pp

Concession $10.00pp

To book your exclusive tour or for any enquiries about these tours, please phone the Migration Museum on 8151 3240 and speak with one of our friendly staff.

Join us at the Migration Museum for FREE musical performances as part of On The Terrace 2024 on Sunday 3 November presented by Chamber Of Music.

A free mini-festival of pop-up concerts for all ages – experience the intimacy and wonder of chamber music set amongst Adelaide’s iconic galleries, museums and creative spaces on North Terrace.

With awe-inspiring performances, storytelling through music, opportunities for children and a vast range of styles, put this one in your diary for a unique catch-up with your friends.

Performers you can catch at the Migration Museum

Lawrence Mooka-Neliman

12noon, 1pm, 2.40pm
Migration Museum: Courtyard

Hailing from Townsville, North Queensland, Lawrence Mooka-Neliman is a proud Torres Strait Islander whose music resonates with the rich cultural heritage of his roots. A guitarist since the age of 12, Lawrence has dedicated over 14 years to performing within his community, sharing the stage with his father in a musical partnership. Their band has become a fixture at local festivals and events, earning recognition and awards for their unwavering commitment to the music scene in Townsville. Lawrence’s journey has seen him open for renowned artists such as Yothu Yindi, Baker Boy, and Lil Mase, among others. nt contemporary twist to this choice of repertoire in 2024).

Poco Tutti

12.20pm, 1.20pm, 2.20pm
Migration Museum: Courtyard

Poco Tutti is Tutti Arts’ smaller choir of talented disabled and non-disabled singers. A former headline act at the Desert Song Festival in Alice Springs, Poco Tutti is a choir that goes to the heart of our humanity, our sense of community, and our souls. Poco Tutti joined the collaboration between South Australian composers, musicians and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra for the world premiere of the Floods of Fire Symphony. This unique concert was the final act of the 2024 Adelaide Festival.

“But what really made Floods of Fire touch the heart were the contributions of Poco Tutti choir and the amusingly titled Quirkestra instrumental ensemble.”

Graham Strahle – InDaily

Visit Chamber Music Adelaide for more details and event updates https://www.chambermusicadelaide.com.au/ontheterrace