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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.
WM - War Memorial Magazine
The Australian War Memorial is proud to announce the launch of our new official magazine and website: WM.
A new home for well-researched articles, personal stories, expert insights and behind-the-scenes access to the Memorial.
21 Hearts
Experience the compelling true story of courage and survival at the Memorial’s new Theatre.
21 Hearts: Vivian Bullwinkel and the nurses of the Vyner Brooke is a moving live theatre performance that honours the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of Australian women during the Second World War.
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.
Eighty years ago, on 15 August 1945, Emperor Hirohito, publically announced Japan’s acceptance of the Allies’ terms and Japan’s unconditional surrender. Nazi Germany had surrendered to the Allies three months earlier. The Second World War was over.
The Memorial has digitised official records relating to the United Nations Advance Mission in Cambodia (UNAMIC), and the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC), 1991–93.
The extraordinary wartime service of four Indigenous brothers — including one who served in the army, navy and air force — has come to light after a family uncovered a long-lost memoir and donated it to the Australian War Memorial.
