Settlement Square is a unique artwork comprising 2,880 inscribed pavers, designed as a tree of life and located in the courtyard of the Migration Museum. This place of lasting recognition engages all who visit and work at the Museum, providing an uplifting sense of the huge contribution made by migrants coming to South Australia from all over the world.
This 20-year project was led by the Migration Museum Foundation, commencing in 1999 and completing in 2020. The objectives of this project were to deepen the connections between the Museum and South Australia’s migrant communities and to raise funds to support the Migration Museum. The History Trust is deeply grateful to the Migration Museum Foundation for leading this project and achieving the lasting legacy of Settlement Square.
Since its completion, Settlement Square has become a focal point for locals and visitors alike. Donors bring their families to visit their paver engraved with an inscription commemorating their journey to South Australia. Visitors can wander around the Square, taking time to learn about the many migrant families who have made South Australia their home, and who continue to contribute to South Australia’s renowned multicultural way of life.
We thank our generous donors and supporters who helped us bring Settlement Square to life.
GOLD DONORS
- Anna and Domenic Mattioli
- Nyra and Albert Bensimon
- Chesini House Pty Ltd
- Mediterranean Shipping Company (Aust.) Pty Ltd
- Wilf Stiller
- Julian and Diana Stefani
- Ly Sun Thach
- The Lowy Foundation
- The Kirsten Charity Trust
- The Shahin Family
- Elvira Brunt nee Eterović
- Associazione Abruzzesi Del South Australia
- Matoula Begakis and Nicholas Begakis AO
- Robina and Glen Weir
SILVER DONORS
- Alec Khoo and Associates
- Bernhard and Gillian Basedow
- The Lions Club of Adelaide Italian
- Bolzon Family
- Adam Jamrozik
- The Anderson Family
- Uong Vara Thach
- Elizabeth Ho OAM
- G. Patritti and Co Pty Ltd
- Captain William Everard Seymore Cream and Mrs Claudia Cream
- Molinara Cultural and Community Club Inc
- Anikó Mária Cziráky
- Norman Schueler OAM and Carol Schueler
- Zhuopeng (Simon) Hou
- Andrea Num Glover
- June and George Roache
- Robert Rosamund and Caitlin Macpherson
- Margaret Dillon
- The Lohan Family
- Andrew and Patricia Smith
- The Albert Tonellato Family
Our migration stories. Our Migration Museum.
South Australia’s Migration Museum was the first of its kind in the world. Now, 40 years on, the History Trust of South Australia is planning for the development of a new, vibrant exhibitions and galleries to share South Australia’s continuing migration stories.
Drawing on world best practice in museum development and programming, this project will ensure the Migration Museum will continue to be a welcoming and intriguing space for all South Australians into the future.
Can you help?
Every donation helps us share more migration stories.
You can help us develop the Migration Museum’s exhibitions and experiences by donating to the fundraising campaign. All donations over $2 are tax deductible and will help us to continue to share stories of migrants and their contributions to South Australia.
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