Gallipoli and Western Front
Battlefield Tours
April - May 2009 From the hauntingly beautiful ridges, valleys and beaches of the Gallipoli Peninsula to the evening Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres, the Australian War Memorial tour of Gallipoli and the Western Front embraces the major sites where Australian soldiers served.
The tours are led by Australian War Memorial curators/historians, experts in the Gallipoli and Western Front campaigns. You are also accompanied by an expert tour manager, fluent in the local language, and familiar with local history and customs.
Bookings now open, hurry to confirm your place. Itinerary and tour details on our website
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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. |
Icon and archive: photography and the World Wars
Curator-led tour
Friday 26 September
10.45 am, Orientation Gallery
Family tour
Saturday 27 September
10.30 am, Orientation gallery
Film screening: Kokoda (2006) (M)
Saturday 27 September
2 pm, BAE Systems Theatre
Film screening: Breaker Morant (1979) (PG)
Sunday 28 September 2 pm, BAE Systems Theatre
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Open until 12 October
Icon and archive presents an engaging survey of the Australian War Memorial's extensive and highly significant photographic collection. This exhibition portrays the experience of service personnel and the families they left behind. It features iconic favourites and rarely seen photographs from the First and Second world wars.
This exhibition is part of Vivid: National photography festival being held in Canberra.
Accommodation packages Stay overnight in Canberra, visit the exhibition and receive your free copy of Contact: photographs from the Australian War Memorial's Collection.
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iTour
 iTour is a guide to the Commemorative Area, the heart of the Memorial. Using a world first technology touch-screen hand held device, the iTour allows visitors to understand and appreciate this important area. The iTour features interpretation of the Hall of Memory, the Four pillars sculpture and the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier.
At just $3, the iTour is an ideal way to start your visit to the Memorial.
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Becoming a Friend of the Memorial is a great way to support one of the world’s great museums. There are memberships to suit individuals, groups and families, and with memberships from $55.00, there's something for everyone.
The Friends’ early access to Big Things in Store was attended by almost 80 Friends. There are quite a few Friends’ activities coming up, including storytelling, and a behind the scenes tour of the Film section. Visit the Friend's activity page for more information.
For more information about the program, please click here or contact the Friends Coordinator on (02) 6243 4523. |
Social networking
Join the Memorial's online communities on Facebook, Youtube and Flickr and extend your experience with videos, photographs and events. Keep up-to-date on activities within the Memorial, upcoming events, ceremonies and exhibition launches.
Flickr
See professional photos of AWM buildings and Ceremonies in our online Flickr Gallery
Post your own photos of the AWM, Ceremonies and exhibits in our Flickr Group
Youtube
Watch film excerpts from AWM Archival footage online on our Youtube Channel Facebook
Join our Facebook page and keep up-to-date with events, videos and news from the AWM
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Naked Army Figurine - Tobruk 9th Division Australian Infantryman 1941
Naked Army's Tobruk veteran wears a summer weight uniform typical of men involved in perimeter patrols during the drawn-out siege at Tobruk. His khaki shirt and shorts, steel helmet & basic webbing equipment are typical of the gear worn by Australian troops during their occupation. His cheerful grin & relaxed pose shows the attitude of the Australian soldier in adversity.
Mr Double Seven (Dick Creswell)George Odgers
Wing Commander Richard ('Dick') Creswell logged over 450 hours flying hazardous operational missions in two wars - the Second World War, and then in the Korean War of 1950-53. This is the story of one of the legends of the RAAF, who became known as 'Mr Double Seven'.
ANZAC Biscuits (RSL)
2008 Limited Edition Tin
This striking collector's tin commemorates the Women in Service theme. The limited edition embossed tin contains 500g of delicious ANZAC biscuits, produced by Unibic and officially endorsed by the RSL. Subscribe to the shop newsletter
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Travelling exhibitions
Gallipoli: a Turkish view
On display: Western Australian Museum – Geraldton, WA, 24 July until 7 September
Sport and war
On display: State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC, 11 July until 26 October
George Lambert: Gallipoli and Palestine landscapes
On display:
Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre, Gymea, NSW, 12 October until 30 November
Focus: Photography and war 1945 - 2006
On display:
New England Regional Art Museum, Armidale, NSW, 17 October until 23 November Find out where the exhibitions are travelling in the future
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