The Immigration Museum is asking Victorians to help shape its next chapter, with a free community open day planned for 18 April.
Called IMagine, the event will invite visitors to share ideas about what they would like to see from the museum in the years ahead, while also taking part in performances, creative activities and storytelling sessions.
The museum says it is working on a new vision for its future and wants public input to guide the process.
The open day will run from 11am to 4pm and will include cultural performances such as KPop dance, African drumming and Chinese contemporary fusion music.
Visitors will also be able to take part in creative workshops and activities designed to gather ideas about the museum’s future direction. These include family-friendly experiences and a book-making workshop for children.
Story Stations will be set up between 11.30am and 2.30pm, giving people a chance to share their own migration stories and experiences.
Food vendors and a DJ will also be part of the day, while all museum galleries will be open free of charge.
The Immigration Museum has long focused on telling stories of migration, identity and belonging in Victoria. By opening up the conversation about its future, the museum is looking to hear directly from the communities it represents.
Public museums across Australia are increasingly looking for ways to stay relevant to changing audiences, particularly as younger visitors seek more interactive and participatory experiences.
For the Immigration Museum, the challenge will be balancing its established role as a place of reflection and history with new ideas about how communities want to connect with culture, storytelling and identity.
Organisers say the open day is intended to be welcoming and accessible, with activities for all ages and backgrounds.
The event will take place at the Immigration Museum on Saturday 18 April from 11am to 4pm, with free entry throughout the day.
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