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Performing Arts Museum

Contact Details
Street Address
100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004
Postal Address

As above

Phone
(03) 9281-8325
Fax
(03) 9281-8239
Archive Information
Officer in Charge
Director, Curator
Enquiries to
Research and Library Officer
Hours & Facilities

Open Tues and Thurs 10am-4pm (appointment required); closed public holidays. General reference assistance available. Copying services for books, journals and photographs available. Introductory brochure available.

Access

1 week's advance notice of visit required. Research topic should be outlined by letter or telephone.

Acquisition Focus

Australian performing arts with a particular focus on all forms of popular entertainment.

Major Holdings
  • J C Williamson: Documents, programs, photographs 1900-1980.
  • Barry Humphries: Documents, programs, photographs, artwork 1960-
  • Dame Nellie Melba: Correspondence, programs, photographs 1880-1930.
  • Aztec Services -Beatles Australian Tour: Documents 1964.
  • Bert Myer Chevron Hotel Collection: Documents, photographs, artwork 1955-1970.
  • Handspan Theatre: Documents, photographs, diaries, posters 1980. Holden Brothers Circus: Documents, posters, flyers.
  • Fowler's Australian Dramatic Players: Documents, posters, flyers, notebooks.
Last Updated
8 June 2005