The Mornington & District History holds a comprehensive collection of records on various aspects of the history of Mornington and surrounding area including an extensive selection of local history photographs.

Currently we are transferring copies of fifty years of The Peninsula Post onto a database. The years from 1914 to 1952 are completed and available for research.

You might also like to look at our Cemetery website

Local history records are available for research at the Old Post Office Museum by appointment. Our ‘phone number is 03 5976 3203. You can also contact us in the “Contact Us” section of this website.

Research fee is $20.00 per hour
plus photocopying costs of 20 cents per page.

Other Local Historical Groups

"The Local Historical Network members strive to uncover and safeguard the history of the peninsula, ensuring it's accessible and educational for everyone. The Mornington Peninsula Local History Network proudly honors the rich heritage of our region."

Please see the Mornington Peninsula Shire's comprehensive list of the network.

Friends of The Mornington & District History

Arts and Culture on the Mornington Peninsula

These groups may be useful for your Mornington Peninsula historical research.