Introducing the Robert Menzies Institute

The Robert Menzies Institute is a prime ministerial library and museum that honours the life of Australia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, bringing alive the spirit of a great Australian for a new generation.

The Institute celebrates the timeless principles championed by Sir Robert Menzies, such as the freedom to flourish within a vibrant democracy and applies them to the challenges of today.

The Institute is independent and non-partisan. It was established in 2021 by the Menzies Research Centre and the University of Melbourne.

Introducing The Robert Menzies Institute

About Sir Robert Menzies

Book Of The Week

Week 199: The Historic Test
Week 198: Pacifism is Not Enough

Upcoming Events

Webinar | Henry Ergas AO & Alex McDermott on Forgetting History – From Federation to ANZUS
  • 13 Oct, 2026
  • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Launch of Occasional Paper: Conditions for a Successful Immigration Policy
  • 27 Oct, 2026
  • 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
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ANZUS, Menzies and America: Sixth Annual Conference
  • 12 Nov, 2026 8:30 am – 13 Nov, 2026 5:30 pm
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2026 Robert Menzies Institute Christmas Drinks
  • 3 Dec, 2026
  • 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
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Latest News

23 Sep, 2026

2026 Annual Oration delivered by Andrew Roberts, Lord Roberts of Belgravia

9 Sep, 2026

2026 Barton Parliamentary Competition Winners

7 Sep, 2026

Steven Marshall AO Commemorates the 75th anniversary of the ANZUS Treaty

7 Sep, 2026

Allegra Spender MP Commemorates the 75th anniversary of the ANZUS Treaty

7 Sep, 2026

Belinda Murrell Launches 'The Hidden War'

31 Aug, 2026

Georgina Downer Delivers Vote of Thanks at the Samuel Griffith Society's 36th Annual Conference

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