History:
Subtopics
Fiji's Treasured Culture
Fijian artefacts, and their traditional uses, provide glimpses of ancient Pacific cultures and Fiji’s fascinating past.
The Pacific Collections at Museums Victoria
A brief introduction and aspirations for the future
Stool, Papua New Guinea
A stool made from a single piece of wood with a standing figure forming the back.
Maori Feather cloak
Kahuhuruhuru is the name for this type of cloak made of fine fibres made from flax or whitau.
Carving, United States of America, North American South West
The name of the Katsina represented by this tihu is Angak'china (Long Haired Kachina).
Origins
What are your origins?
Where have Victorians come from?
Why did they come?
Haida totem pole, Canada
This twelve metre totem pole from British Columbia, Canada, has four major iconic carvings that represent the major totems that traditionally travel through the maternal line in Haida society.
Journeys to Australia
Immigration is a vital feature of Australia's history and national identity. Celebrate the journeys that changed Australia forever.
Interview with Auntie Veronica Barnett
Museums Victoria staff member Auntie Veronica shares her story with archivist Nik Mcgrath.