Stonnington History Centre

The Stonnington History Centre is closed until further notice because of the COVID-19 situation. We can still assist with research enquiries by email at history@stonnington.vic.gov.au. 

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, and general local history information.

We run a range of exciting events at the centre including History Matters seminars, Family History Club and exhibitions.

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.

History Centre events program

Discover Stonnington’s past with History Matters, a range of free workshops and presentations on a variety of history topics, along with exhibitions and other exciting events.

Ordering copies of photographs and other material

You can order digital or print copies of many items in the Stonnington History Centre's collection. Fees and charges apply.

Research fees and charges

We encourage you to conduct your own research by exploring our website and searching our catalogue. Where our assistance is required, a charge is incurred after the first half-hour.

Research the history of your house

Conduct your own research into a house or property in Stonnington, or commission the Stonnington History Centre to prepare a My Stonnington Home portfolio for you, or as a gift.

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, and in the former cities of Malvern and Prahran, from 1857 to the present.

Donate items to the collection

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

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.

These letters have been digitised to recognize the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII.

Contact us

Stonnington History Centre

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

The Stonnington History Centre is on Pinterest 

Discover more of the history of Stonnington through our Stonnington History Centre Pinterest.

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