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The Australian War Memorial is open to the public. Visitors require timed tickets to enter the Memorial, and also to attend the daily Last Post Ceremony at 4:30 pm in the Commemorative Area. Access to the Memorial entrance and visitor carpark is via Fairbairn Avenue. Book your free ticket. School and school aged group bookings.
Visit - Australian War Memorial
Tickets. You need a free two-hour timed ticket to visit the Galleries and Commemorative Area. A separate ticket is required to attend the daily Last Post Ceremony held in the Commemorative Area from 4 pm. Free tickets can be booked online in advance or in person on arrival (availability dependent). Need help with a ticket?
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. Its mission is leading remembrance and understanding of Australia’s ...
History of the Australian War Memorial
The Memorial forms the core of the nation's tribute to the sacrifice and achievement of the more than 103,000 Australian men and women who died serving their country, and to all those who served overseas and at home. A central Commemorative Area flanked by arched cloisters houses the names of the fallen on the bronze panels of the Roll of ...
Digital Collection - Australian War Memorial
The Memorial is currently digitising collections items in a variety of formats. These include photographic negatives, archival material, printed items, objects, magnetic audio-visual tapes and narrow gauge film. The Digital Collection hub page is a central space where people can access the Memorial’s new digital content.
Commemorate - Australian War Memorial
Daily at 4.55pm approx. 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 war. More information & live broadcast.
Official Histories - Australian War Memorial
Nov 23, 2023 · Since its inception, the Memorial has sponsored Australia's official war histories. Australian governments have commissioned four separate series of official war histories over this period, one for each of the major conflicts in which Australia has been involved: the two world wars and the Cold War–conflicts in Korea and south-east Asia.
Anzac Day - Australian War Memorial
Anzac Day. Anzac Day is our day of national commemoration. On Thursday 25 April 2024, the Australian War Memorial marked the Gallipoli landings in 1915, as well as commemorating all Australians who have served and died in military operations. The 2024 Anzac Day commemorative program included: Watch the Dawn Service livestream.
Ceremonial customs - Australian War Memorial
Ceremonial customs. Hall of Memory, Anzac Day 2021. Commemorative ceremonies, such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, share many customs and traditions. Explore the origins and significance of these with the links below.
Our Organisation - Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. 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.