Understanding Australia by looking at Australians

Explore Australian history by looking at the Australian population. Find out about diversity and inclusion in a land where one in four of our 22 million people are born overseas.

Our collection traces Australia's history across thousands of years to the present day.

Indigenous collection

With a growing collection of more than 800 artefacts and archival documents, we are a resource for anyone wanting to improve their knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture.

Migration

Immigration has a long tradition in Australia. It started when the ancestors of Indigenous Australians arrived on the continent from the north and it still continues today. What part do you play in this story?