Publications & Research


  • Technical information

    A range of technical guides and leaflets on all aspects of caring for heritage places and objects.

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  • Heritage Area Studies by Council

    Heritage area studies listed by council

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  • Framework of Historical Themes

    Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes highlights what is distinctive about Victoria and increases awareness and appreciation of the State’s heritage. This page contains the Themes document, case studies to aid their implementation, and educational resources created by the History Teachers' Association of Victoria.

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  • Thematic and Typological studies

    Read about how to access thematic and typological studies.

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  • What house is that?

    Download or order copies of the free booklet, or explore the online interactive of What house is that? – a guide to Victoria’s housing styles.

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  • Inherit Newsletter

    Back issues of Inherit newsletter from 1999 to the present.

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  • Heritage area studies

    Information about heritage area studies in Victoria.

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  • Landscapes and gardens

    Heritage landscapes and gardens. Like any cultural practice and art form, garden making has evolved over time, reflecting changing resources, technology, social demographics, ways of life, urban and rural situations, fashions, social and family structures.

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  • Victorian Goldfields

    Uncover a wealth of Victorian goldfield and goldrush information.

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  • Annual reports

    Annual Reports for the Heritage Council of Victoria.

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  • Information Leaflets

    A range of information leaflets covering heritage and sustainability, historic landscapes and gardens, and registration by the Heritage Council.

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  • Reports

    Various hertage reports, including the State of Historic Environment report.

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  • Interpretation

    A range of interpretation leaflets, including our Open Heritage series.

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  • Places of Worship leaflets

    Leaflets interpreting eight heritage places of worship from various faiths.

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