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.
Over 34,000 names already appear on the bronze panels that are joined together and run down the northern promenade of the museum, facing Pyrmont Bay, Sydney.
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 are now open for the next unveiling ceremony in early 2026.
Celebrate a loved one of Vietnamese heritage
The National Monument to Migration is a unique way to honour migrants from various backgrounds.
The Museum is working with the Vietnamese community to honour Vietnamese migration with a dedicated panel on the Welcome Wall, Australia’s National Monument to Migration to be unveiled late 2025.
This is your chance to honour a parent, grandparent or loved one with a cherished acknowledgment on our National Monument to Migration.
Be part of the next unveiling ceremony
Did you know that gifting a place on the wall is our most popular registration option?
Registration are now open for the next unveiling ceremony in early 2026.
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
When you're part of our community of supporters, you're helping to preserve Australia's history and connection to the sea.
Honour your migration heritage by adding an inscription on one of the monument’s bronze panels.
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.
Faces of Migration come to life
View Faces of Migration portraits and discover the visually rich and raw moments shared by migrants and uncover the moving answers to profound questions.
Migration Stories, the museum’s digital experience, expands on the National Monument to Migration, highlighting the complex, challenging, and emotional stories that shape our national identity.
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 2026 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
Register online now or get in contact with our friendly enquiry team
Contact the National Monument Team
Phone: +61 (02) 9298 3777
Email: nationalmonument@sea.museum
In person - at our front desk