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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.
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.
National Reconciliation Week
27 May - 3 June 2025
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
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.
During the Second World War, the Australian Women's Army Service set up a training school at Arthur's Seat in the Adelaide Hills.
ICOM International Museum Day 2025: The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities
Matron Drummond was one of the 21 Australian Army nurses to be horrifically executed by the Japanese on Radji Beach during the Banka Island Massacre on 16 February 1942.
