Prahran Mechanics Institute: Victorian History Library Inc

Prahran Mechanics Institute: Victorian History Library Inc

PMI Victorian History Library Inc.

The Prahran Mechanics' Institute (PMI) was established in 1854. It is a community owned and run library, specialising in the history of Victoria, Australia.

We are a central resource for research into the history of Victoria.

The library has over 40,000 books for loan, many of which are not available for loan elsewhere.

In addition to our extensive lending and reference library specialising in works about Victorian history, we also provide a professional information service for our members and organise educational activities including lectures, semina and competitions to encourage and facilitate the study of history.

Opening Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10.00am-4.00pm
Wednesday: 10.00am-4.00pm
Thursday: 10.00am-4.00pm
Friday: 10.00am-4.00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

❊ What's On ❊


Victorian Railways History Library



❊ Address ❊


 ⊜  39 St. Edmonds Road Prahran  View Map
 ✆ Telephone: (03) 9510 3393
39 St. Edmonds RoadPrahranVictoria(03) 9510 3393




❊ Web Links ❊


Prahran Mechanics Institute: Victorian History Library Inc 

❊ Also See... ❊


Victorian Railways History Library


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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung of the Kulin Nation the traditional owners of the land on which the PMI Victorian History Library Inc. stands and offer our respects to the elders past and present. We recognise and respect the cultural heritage of this land.




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