Stonnington History Centre

The Stonnington History Centre is open for phone/email enquiries and pre-booked appointments only. Pre-booked visits are available Tuesday - Thursday only

The Stonnington History Centre is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the City of Stonnington and the former cities of Malvern and Prahran. The Centre is a branch of the Stonnington Library and Information Service.

The Centre’s collection includes:
  • books
  • journal articles
  • photographs
  • building plans
  • maps
  • subdivision plans
  • rate records
  • newspapers
  • research notes
  • general local history information
We run a range of exciting events at the Centre including:
  • History Matters seminars
  • Family History Club
  • Exhibitions and tours

Accessibility features

  • accessible parking 
  • awarded the Communication Access Symbol
  • community bus service available
  • communication boards available on request
  • companion cards are eligible here
  • contactable by the National Relay Service
  • gender neutral accessible toilet
  • Hidden Disability Sunflower friendly
  • home library service available
  • ramp access
  • trained guide hearing and other registered assistance dog’s welcome

Visit the Stonnington History Centre

Opening hours and conditions of access and use of the Stonnington History Centre and its resources.

Search History Centre catalogue

Search the Stonnington History Centre's catalogue.

Older Voices of the Pandemic

Stonnington’s Older Voices of the Pandemic project captures the stories, observations, experiences and reflections of older voices within our community, in their own unique words.

Young Voices of the Pandemic

Stonnington’s Young Voices of the Pandemic project captures the stories, observations, experiences and reflections of local children and young people, in their own unique words.

Ordering copies of photographs and other material

Order copies of many items in the Stonnington History Centre's collection. Fees and charges apply.

History Centre events program

Attend free exhibitions, workshops and presentations on history topics.

Research fees and charges

Conduct your own research by exploring our website and searching our catalogue. If you need extra help, charges apply after the first half-hour.

Research the history of your house

Research your own house or property in Stonnington. You can also commission the Stonnington History Centre to prepare a My Stonnington Home portfolio.

Rate books

Rate books can help you to find information about the history of properties in the area.

Stonnington's local newspapers

Information on all local newspapers distributed in Stonnington, from 1857 to the present. This includes the former cities of Malvern and Prahran.

Local history publications

Local history publications and self-guided walking tours

Letters from World War Two

The Stonnington History Centre holds a collection of more than 1000 letters sent to Malvern Council from servicemen and servicewomen or their families during World War Two.

Donate items to the collection

Fill in the online form if you wish to donate items of relevance to the Stonnington History Centre.

Contact us

Stonnington History Centre

Northbrook, 1257 High Street,
Malvern (behind Malvern Library)
Email: history@stonnington.vic.gov.au 
Phone: 03 8290 1360 

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