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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.
Opening hours and conditions of access and use of the Stonnington History Centre and its resources.
Search the Stonnington History Centre's catalogue.
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.
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.
Order copies of many items in the Stonnington History Centre's collection. Fees and charges apply.
Attend free exhibitions, workshops and presentations on history topics.
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 your own house or property in Stonnington. You can also commission the Stonnington History Centre to prepare a My Stonnington Home portfolio.
Rate books can help you to find information about the history of properties in the area.
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 and self-guided walking tours
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.
Fill in the online form if you wish to donate items of relevance to the Stonnington History Centre.
Northbrook, 1257 High Street, Malvern (behind Malvern Library) Email: history@stonnington.vic.gov.au Phone: 03 8290 1360
Discover more of the history of Stonnington through our Stonnington History Centre Pinterest.