This old building was used to house a large number of convicts who were transported from Britain to Australia, as it served as a place of residence for immigrants, and included a court of law and government offices. This museum allows you to follow the steps of real people whose lives have been affected by this place, through the museum's pioneering interactive audio technologies. This museum is also distinguished by its wonderful historical building, designed by liberal architect, Francis Green, and built by convict workers between 1817 and 1819, to be the first permanent refuge for the convicts. In addition to the rooms in which the convicts stayed, and their various belongings, tools, the court room, and other exciting details.