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Migration Museum Shuts Down for Conservation
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Adelaides Migration Museum closes for two years due to conservation work, sparking debate on immigration and multiculturalism. The museum, which shares migration stories, is located near the Centre of Democracy, highlighting the role of migrants in shaping the states past and future. The closure coincides with heated immigration discussions and a recent poll showing majority support for migration cuts. Meanwhile, the History Trust CEO, a migrant herself, emphasizes the importance of multiculturalism in democracy. The museums complex has a complex history, previously serving as a Native School and Destitute Asylum. During the shutdown, community engagement on the museums future will take place, while other History Trust sites remain open. The South Australian History Festival, focusing on Connections, is currently underway, keeping migration stories alive across sixteen regions.
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