Monument to migration 2023 unveiling

National Monument to Migration

The Welcome Wall, Australia’s National Monument to Migration, highlights migrants’ stories and the Australian National Maritime Museum’s role in shaping Australia’s identity.

The National Monument to Migration is one of the museum's most important and visible tributes to our migration heritage. Today's Australia has been shaped by migration. We've come from all the lands on earth to build this great country. 

The museum collects the stories of migrants to Australia, and the National Monument is one of our most important and visible ways of recognising the people behind these stories. 

Registration has been extended to add a name for the next unveiling ceremony in November 2025, only a few spots left.

Celebrate a loved one of Vietnamese heritage

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Be part of the next unveiling ceremony

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Honouree inclusions

In acknowledgement of your tax-deductible donation, you will receive:

  • A personal inscription in bronze on the Australia's National Monument to Migration
  • Dedicated online profile page (coming soon)
  • A profile that can be securely managed and shared with friends and family (coming soon)
  • Research functionality: search other names who may have arrived via the same vessel / time
  • Exclusive invitation to a donor recognition ceremony for new inscriptions on the National Monument
  • A tax-deductible receipt

How do I add my name to the National Monument to Migration?

Honour a loved one

Monument to migration 2023 unveiling
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Find your Monument entry

Looking for a name on the National Monument to Migration wall? Use our search tool to find your or a loved one's name as well as their position on the wall. 

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Faces of Migration - Migration Stories

Faces of Migration come to life

About the donor recognition ceremony

The National Monument stands in honour of families who have migrated to Australia with registered names engraved in bronze. Currently there are over 34,000 names on the Monument with representation from over 140 countries.

The museum generally holds donor recognition ceremonies twice a year to recognise donors and celebrate the addition to the National Monument.

New registrants, their families and friends are invited to this celebration of their life-changing journeys to Australia.

The ceremony provides guests with the opportunity to view the panel for the first time in what is always a moving and festive ceremony. The event sees different family generations gather together to reflect on and celebrate their cultural heritage.

Registration is now open for our 2025 ceremonies. Register a name or enquire now for more information. 

How to register

Who can register

Registration details

Finding Names

Other ways to get involved

Contact the National Monument Team