The Miegunyah Press
The Grimwades and Miegunyah

The Miegunyah Press was established in 1967 through the vision of Sir Russell Grimwade and from major bequests provided by him and his wife.

Sir Russell Grimwade (1879-1955), businessman and philanthropist, was a passionate collector of Australiana, especially books and paintings concerned with Australia's European beginnings. He is often remembered as the man who brought Captain Cook's Cottage to Australia in 1934. 'Miegunyah', in Orrong Road Toorak, was the Grimwade's home from 1911 to 1955. 'Miegunyah' is an Aboriginal word meaning 'my house'.

The Patron of the Miegunyah Press is Sir Andrew Grimwade who has had a unique and continuing involvement since the inception of the Press.

Read about the Russell and Mab Grimwade 'Miegunyah' Collection at the Ian Potter Museum of Art at the University of Melbourne.