Home | Australian War Memorial
Fifty years ago, on Christmas Day 1974, Judith Rowe stood in shock, staring at the collapsed building where she had sought shelter. The roof was gone, the structure reduced to rubble.
About the Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation in times of conflict.
Visit - Australian War Memorial
Opening hours. Galleries: 10 am to 4 pm daily. Last Post Ceremony: Entry at 4 pm, ceremony commences at 4.30 pm (last admittance at 4.20 pm).. View all opening hours. Tickets. You need a free two-hour timed ticket to visit the Galleries and Commemorative Area.
Plan your visit - Australian War Memorial
Includes access to Aircraft Hall, Hall of Valour, First World War Galleries, Second World War Galleries and the Commemorative Area (includes the Hall of Memory, Roll of Honour, Pool of Reflection and Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier). Please note, 'G for George' is currently not on display in ...
Memorial Features - Australian War Memorial
Stepping through the front entrance to the Memorial, your attention is immediately captured by the Commemorative Courtyard. The Roll of Honour contains the names of over 103,000 members of the Australian armed forces who have died during or as a result of war service. The Hall of Memory, set above ...
History of the Australian War Memorial
The founding fathers. Two men, above all others, shaped the Memorial: Charles Bean, who became Australia's Official Historian of the First World War, and John Treloar, the Director of the Memorial between 1920 and 1952. Charles Bean (1879–1968) was born in New South Wales but grew up and was educated largely in Britian.
Our Organisation - Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial is established as a corporation by the Australian War Memorial Act 1980.The functions of the Memorial and the powers of the Memorial, the Minister, the Council, the Chairman and the Director are outlined in the Act.
Learn - Australian War Memorial
Short chapters written by the Memorial's Military History Section that cover Australia's involvement in war, from the time of the first settlement at Sydney Cove in the 18th century to our peacekeeping roles under United Nations auspices and the First and Second Gulf Wars.
Commemorate - Australian War Memorial
The Memorial farewells visitors with its moving Last Post Ceremony, held in Memorial’s Commemorative courtyard. Each night the Last Post Ceremony tells the story behind one of the names on the Roll of Honour which lists more than 103,000 Australians who have given their lives in …
Tours - Australian War Memorial
Since opening in 1941, the Australian War Memorial has been committed to telling the story of Australia’s wartime experience. Learn the stories of the men and women who have served the nation in war and on operations by taking one of our available tours.