Most Australians have at least one relative who travelled by sea to settle in Australia, from convicts in the 18th century to refugees in the 21st.

That long sea voyage became the most important journey of their lives.

Step into this exhibition's Art Deco décor, conjuring the glamorous era of ocean liner travel.

Linger on the many personal items that bring voyagers' stories back to life - diary excerpts, clothes, precious mementos and shipboard souvenirs.

Why did they leave? Was the voyage long?

How did they settle in a strange new country?