Claim: Built between 1935 and 1939, The University of Melbourne's Grainger Museum is the only autobiographical museum in Australia and is included on the National Trust of Australia.
Evidence: Designed specifically to fulfill the role envisioned by Grainger, it is the only purpose-built autobiographical museum in Australia. The building is included on the Register of the National Estate, the Victorian Heritage Register and with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). It was built between 1935 and 1939 on land provided for the purpose by the University of Melbourne, and officially opened in December 1938. University of Melbourne Melbourne Victoria Australia