Australian War Memorial
Bringing together a world-class museum, a shrine and an extensive archive, the Australian War Memorial in Canberra is a moving and insightful experience for both young and old. Discover the diverse Australian experiences of war and connect with the stories of people and events that shaped Australia.
With the purpose of commemorating the sacrifice of Australians who have died in war, the Memorial is a place to pay your respects and discover what it means to be Australian.
Ninety minute guided tour available at 10 am, 10.15 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm and 2 pm daily.
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Roll of Honour -
Eternal flame -
G for George exhibition -
Checking out the sonar in the Cold War-era submarine in the Discovery Zone -
UN peacekeeping truck -
Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier
DETAILS
OPENING HOURS
Daily: 10am - 5pm; Christmas Day: Closed. If you can't be there in person, see the live video stream for the daily Last Post Ceremony from 4.50pm EST on their website
COSTS
Free
ACCESSIBILITY
Disabled access available, contact operator for details
Location
Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent, Campbell, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Cafe
Carpark
Conference/Function Facilities
Restaurant
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #1 of 220 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Traveler's Choice
- Certificate of Excellence 2017
© TripAdvisor 2016
“Astounding collection of Australian history and sacrifice”
All Australians should visit here more often. The sheer amount of history and understanding about the sacrifices people have made is immeasurable. I recommend putting aside a whole day or two for...
justinthebyrner
“What a magnificent place”
Visited today and it is a magnificent place to see all and take it all in requires all day..a must is the last post ceremony at 4.55 each evening honours a different person who died in war every...
katherine r
“Amazing amount of history”
We spent a few hours walking throughout the Memorial. An amazing amount of history here which really put things into perspective. Great for adults and kids. Well worth stopping in for a visit.
Mark R
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