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Australian War Memorial

Children at the Roll of Honour
Eternal flame
First World War Gallery - PAIU2014_252_16
School children surrounding the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier
Explosive Detection Dog Sculpture - PAIU2015_220_06
Last Post Ceremony - AWM2021.4.33.28
Australian War Memorial Commemorative Area - PAIU2015226.38
Children at the Roll of Honour
Eternal flame
First World War Gallery - PAIU2014_252_16
School children surrounding the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier
Explosive Detection Dog Sculpture - PAIU2015_220_06

Overview

As the centre for national commemoration, the Australian War Memorial is expanding its galleries as part of a major Development Project to tell contemporary stories of Australian service and sacrifice.

All visitors require a free-timed ticket to enter the Memorial Galleries and attend the Last Post Ceremony. Visitors should book their free ticket in advance to guarantee entry.

The Australian War Memorial is pleased to be Trip Advisor’s number one attraction in Canberra.

Bringing together a world-class museum, a shrine and an extensive archive, it tells the stories of men and women who have served, and continue to serve our nation in war, conflict and operations. Through exhibitions, artworks, large technology objects and personal records, we share personal experiences of military service.

Iconic areas of the Memorial will remain accessible to visitors including: Aircraft Hall, Hall of Valour, First World War Galleries, Second World War Galleries, and the Commemorative Area which includes the Hall of Memory, Roll of Honour and Pool of Reflection. The Discovery Centre at the Memorial is temporarily closed along with limited access for the Conflicts 1945 to Today galleries.

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Fairbairn Avenue, Campbell, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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“War memorial - a must on the tourist check outs”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by bris_girl80

The war memorial is an absolute must on your visit to Canberra. Whilst it is undergoing large renovations, there is still so much to see. I would highly recommend a visit (and pack the tissues).

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“Historical”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by AudieBerquist

What an incredible building, the museum portion was much larger than I had anticipated, and it included a wealth of information that was quite fascinating. A true eye-opener for us were the sections...

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“Disappointing War Memorial ”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by thinedge

I went to the Australian War Memorial with three old mates .Having never been there before and being told by those who had, that we would need at least two days to see everything. We thought it...

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