The Kew Historical Society was founded in 1958, and is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in Melbourne. For over 65 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 (RHSV), the Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA), the Boroondara Historical Societies Association (BHSA) and the Association of Eastern Historical Societies (AEHS).
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.
NEW FASHION & DESIGN EXHIBITION
The Kew Historical Society’s first exhibition for 2026 will be held during the Australian Heritage Festival at Villa Alba Museum. The exhibition showcases the stunning fashions and designs of the interwar years. The period saw radical changes in fashion worn by women in Melbourne. Supplementing costumes from our collection will be loaned costumes from a private collection, an installation of a Georges of Melbourne salon, and multimedia presentations bringing fashions of the period to life using Artificial Intelligence.
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