Local History

There are 23 dedicated members of the Mornington Peninsula Local History Network, including 8 museums and historical societies. You can find details on these groups here. 

For more information contact the Local History Coordinator 0438 076 535 or arts&culture@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Discover more about local history on the Mornington Peninsula on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/historyonthepeninsula/  

Historical Places & Collections

The Mornington Peninsula Local History Network celebrates the peninsula's rich heritage. While some collections are for research purposed only, others are at historic properties that are open to the public. Explore the history of the Peninsula and take a walk through our past.

History detectives

In the Intergenerational Oral History Film project former students were invited back to their old classrooms and were interviewed by current students.