Remembrance Day, 11 November 2011

Remembrance Day (11 November) marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). Each year Australians observe one minute silence at 11 am on 11 November, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.

National Ceremony

The National Remembrance Day Ceremony includes a formal wreathlaying and will be attended by many high level dignitaries and diplomats. Australian’s Federation Guard and the Band of the Royal Military College will be on parade. Join the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial. If you wish to obtain seating for the National Ceremony after the 1 November 2011 call the Front Desk on (02) 6243 4261 to arrange to pick up your tickets.

10.15 am – 12 noon approximately

We suggest you arrive by 9.45 am. Guests with entrée cards are required to be seated by 10 am.

Standing room for the public will be provided on the day. Members of the public are welcome to bring chairs or rugs. The Memorial will open 15 minutes after the completion of the National Ceremony, and will remain open until 5 pm. Here the public may view the Tri-Service Guard mounted at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier. You are invited to lay a single poppy at the Tomb at the completion of the ceremony.

Location

Parade ground, Australian War Memorial

Parking

Limited mobility impaired parking is available on site for the National Ceremony. This will be located in the underground carpark (P1) access via Treloar Crescent. Please note this parking is only available for holders of Government Issued Mobility Impaired parking permits.

Road closures

Roads surrounding the Memorial will be closed from 3.30 am until approximately 1.00pm.

Wet weather arrangements

The National Ceremony will proceed even in inclement weather; visitors are asked to come prepared.

General information

Speeches

Photographs taken on November 1918