Identity: Yours, Mine, Ours
\nUnlike any other exhibition in an Australia museum, Identity: Yours, Mine, Ours provides fresh and challenging insights into personal identity \u2013 who we are, how we perceive each other and what it means to belong or not belong in Australia today. Focusing on the things that make up our sense of who we are \u2013 ethnicity, ancestry, language, spirituality and citizenship \u2013 the exhibition explores the many and varied identities that make up our nation. Featuring objects, immersive multimedia displays and a range of personal stories from Australians of widely diverse backgrounds, Identity will challenge visitors to examine their own assumptions and confront everyday prejudices about Australia\u2019s multicultural society.
\nDate: From 11 May 2011<\/p>\n
All About Me: autumn school holiday program
\nDelve into the past and explore your family\u2019s cultural heritage at the Immigration Museum these autumn school holidays. Make your own unique family tree, pop out a cardboard suitcase and create a picture of all the things you would take with you if you had to leave Australia with your family today and make a set of babushka dolls.
\nDate: 9 to 26 April 2011<\/p>\n
West Africa: Rhythm and Spirit
\nThis exhibition explores the long-held traditional beliefs and cultural practices of contemporary West African society. Featuring over 200 objects, including colourful masks, intricately carved figures, musical instruments, beautifully decorative cloth and jewellery as well as photographs and film, this exhibition provides a window into the life of today\u2019s West African cultures. West Africa: Rhythm and Spirit encompasses six major themes – kingship and authority, fertility, pattern and adornment, divination, masks and masquerades, and trade \u2013 which reflect the diversity and dynamism of this unique and fascinating region.
\nDate: Until 29 May 2011<\/p>\n
Fighting for Equality: People with disabilities from ethnic backgrounds speak out
\nIn 1981 the International Year of the Disabled Persons inspired carers and people with disabilities in Melbourne to create a unique service called ADEC. Its name stands for Advocacy Disability Ethnicity Community. Today it continues to empower people with disabilities from ethnic backgrounds, their carers and families to fully participate as members of the Victorian community. Fighting for Equality explores the challenges and experiences of people with disabilities from ethnic backgrounds, their carers and their families and offers hope and advice to others in similar situations.
\nDate: Until 2 May 2011<\/p>\n
Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne. Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm except Good Friday and Christmas Day. Admission: Adult $8, child\/concession FREE. More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au\/immigrationmuseum<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Identity: Yours, Mine, Ours Unlike any other exhibition in an Australia museum, Identity: Yours, Mine, Ours provides fresh and challenging insights into personal identity \u2013 who we are, how we perceive each other and what it means to belong or not belong in Australia today. Focusing on the things that make up our sense of<\/p>\n