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Objects including gas mask, replica ambulance, documents, map and binoculars
Objects including gas mask, replica ambulance, tea pot and medical
Gas mask from exhibition objects
War time diaries
Binoculars and map

Australia’s Home Front: 1939-1945

Next on 9 Aug 2025 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Australia’s Home Front: 1939-1945

Objects including gas mask, replica ambulance, documents, map and binoculars
Objects including gas mask, replica ambulance, tea pot and medical
Gas mask from exhibition objects
War time diaries
Binoculars and map

Overview

Australia's Home Front: 1939–1945 explores the vital role everyday Australians played during World War II on the home front. From "make do and mend" to war bonds and women's auxiliary work, this exhibition highlights the resilience, innovation and quiet heroism of those who supported the war effort from afar.

Marking 80 years since the end of the conflict, the exhibition presents unique objects and stories from Canberra and beyond, drawn from the private collection of local historian Rohan Goyne. With a focus on civil defence, recognition, wartime messaging and more, visitors can explore how Australians adapted to rationing, volunteered for the cause, and contributed to major international efforts—including Canberra's surprising link to the Manhattan Project.

Presented at Canberra Museum + Gallery, this exhibition offers a compelling glimpse into a transformative period in Australia's social and cultural history.

Dates

9 Aug 2025 – 1 Feb 2026
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Canberra Museum + Gallery176 London Circuit, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Contacts

02 6207 3968
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When

Next on 9 Aug 2025 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Where

Canberra Museum + Gallery, 176 London Circuit, Canberra

Price

Free

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.
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