NAVIGATION

NAVIGATION

CoPP | PPLS | EXHIBITING | Sand, Salt and Grass | 29 October 2026–23 February 2027

[Edited extract from public address]

A display exploring stories behind three types of open space: beach, water and parkland. 

Present day Port Melbourne is very well served for open, free recreational space with the calm waters of Hobson’s Bay, several sandy beaches and more than twenty separate open parks.

This display was created in partnership with the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society.

Visit our Heritage Centre to learn more and explore the display.
  • Where: Emerald Hill Library and Port Phillip Heritage Centre, 195 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: no bookings required. Visit during weekday Emerald Hill Library opening hours


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.