 It's a journey through Australia's past and the history of its people from the 1800s to the present. The old customs house building in Melbourne is home to Australia's largest immigration museum. This is where visitors can hear stories about people from all over the world who've migrated to Australia during the past 200 years. It's an opportunity for Australians to learn about our history and our national identity. Immigration has shaped Australia's identity through people who've migrated, have brought their culture and customs and that's really changed and sculpted the face of Australia and who we are today. The museum recreates the real life stories of people who've made the long journey to a new life in Australia through a rich mixture of moving images, memories and memorabilia. The range of exhibitions includes personal stories, community galleries and a timeline of Australian migration history. There's also information about how people travel to Australia. So we have a ship, a replica of a ship which you can walk through. From the reasons people made the long journey to Australia to their moment of arrival in a strange new country and the impact on Indigenous communities, exhibitions examine the many dimensions of migration. Australia has relied on immigration to nation build and populate the country for the past 200 years. So the museum looks at the reasons why people migrate, the motivations. We also look at personal stories. 2009 is a particularly appropriate time to visit. This year Australia celebrates the 60th anniversary of citizenship. Since 1949 more than four million people have chosen to become Australian citizens. It's a great place to learn about citizenship. You have lots of information. Citizenship and migration are intrinsically linked. The Immigration Museum is located in Melbourne's CBD and is open daily.