The Kew Historical Society was founded in 1958, and is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in Melbourne. For over 60 years, the Society has worked with local government and other organisations within Kew to stimulate interest in our history and heritage. The Society is affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and the Australian Museums and Galleries Association. It co-operates with other historical societies and groups across the City of Boroondara through the Boroondara Historical Societies Association.
The Society acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the ancestral homelands upon which our premises are situated. We respect their Elders, past, present and future and recognise their continuous connection to Country.
Former Kew Police Station, built 1888
WHEN ARE WE RE-OPENING?
Our first working group meets again on 20 January 2026. Our first meetings will be spent packing to finalise the move to the Kew Court House which will maybe not occur until the second half of February. Our first public meeting of 2026 will be in the Just Theatre, Kew Court House, 188 High Street, Kew on Wednesday 11 February. Meanwhile, if you haven’t already read it, our December newsletter is linked below.
