Icon & Archive: Photography and the World Wars
An engaging survey of the Memorial’s extensive and highly significant photographic collection from the First and Second World Wars.
Until 12 October 2008
The Australian War Memorial's newest galleries combine cutting edge technology with large iconic objects to tell powerful stories about Australian involvement in conflicts over six decades.
The Australian War Memorial is hosting an international history conference to mark the 90th anniversary of the end of the Great War. Outstanding First World War scholars from various nations will present their latest research findings and discuss issues surrounding the end of the Great War, its memory and enduring impact.
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On exhibition
- Icon and archive
- Until 12 October 2008 in the Special Exhibition Gallery
Events
- Children's pin-hole camera workshop
- 10 am and 2 pm in the Orientation Gallery
- Closing ceremony
- 5 pm in the Commemoration Area
- Federation Guard closing ceremony
- Be part of the changing of the Guard
4:50pm in the Commemorative Area
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