Local History

The peninsula’s rich past is preserved and celebrated through the dedicated volunteers of the Local History Network, museums and community groups. These organisations safeguard the region’s heritage, from maritime tales of Port Phillip Bay to colonial homesteads scattered across the landscape.

Visiting our cultural and heritage sites offers a chance to explore these stories firsthand. By sharing collections and experiences, local history groups provide educational insights and inspire a deeper appreciation of the peninsula’s diverse history.

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For more information, contact the Arts and Culture team or email artsandculture@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Historical Groups

Details of the Mornington Peninsula Local History Network's Collections and contacts.

History detectives

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