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Discover the Memorial
The Memorial has marked a major milestone by officially opening its new Main Entrance.
Entry is free and tickets are not required.
School and school aged group bookings
Explore the Galleries
Explore more than 7,000 objects on display from the National Collection.
The Memorial's galleries and exhibitions explore Australia's involvement in major conflicts and help to tell Australia’s continuing story of service, sacrifice and military history.
2026 Napier Waller Art Prize
Entries are now open for the 2026 Napier Waller Art Prize.
The prize is open to all current and former service personnel in the Australian Defence Force.
What's On at the Memorial
Explore our calendar of upcoming events, ceremonies, talks and tours.
Indigenous service
Explore a selection of resources related to the wartime experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Please be advised that the following pages contain the names, images and objects of deceased people.
The Memorial’s Research Centre Digitised Collections team digitises archival collections at risk of deterioration. This process helps to preserve the original items and enables the selected collections to be accessed online in the future.
Early in the Second World War, the Royal Australian Navy had an urgent need for a new kind of small and versatile ship that could be used in a wide range of roles.
The Memorial’s Research Centre Digitised Collections team digitises archival collections at risk of deterioration. This process helps to preserve the original items and enables the selected collections to be accessed online in the future.
