Immigration Museum

Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World.

Our Bodies, Our Voices, Our Marks

Our Bodies, Our Voices, Our Marks is a suite of exhibitions and experiences exploring the art of tattoo, alongside themes of identity, self-expression, culture and community.

exhibition Until 06 October

Four women with tattoos standing on grass near the beach

Marks of Mana film screening & panel talk

A film dedicated to Pacific female tattooing, with director Lisa Taouma and tattoo artists Julia Mage'au Gray and Tyla Vaeau.

special event Sunday 30 June 2019

Meet Fadak film screening

Free screenings of the documentary Meet Fadak throughout Refugee Week, celebrating the contribution refugees make to our communities.

show Until 22 June

Woman and child from ELF Karen Play and Learning Group from Berry Street reading the book 'I Want To Go To The Museum'

Storylands

From cats and critters to food and celebrations, we invite you to come along and listen to children’s stories told in both English and a feature language.

activity Thursday 27 June 2019

Documenting the Body: Curated by Stanislava Pinchuk

What stories do our bodies tell?

exhibition Until 06 October

Tatau: Marks of Polynesia

Through photographs viewers can appreciate the sheer beauty of Samoan tattoos

exhibition Until 06 October

Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World

This ground breaking photographic exhibition explores the rich history of traditional Japanese tattoo culture and its influence on modern tattoo practice.

exhibition Until 06 October