Dioramas

Dioramas or "picture models", as they were first called, have been a part of the Memorial’s displays since its inception. They were first suggested by official war artist Will Dyson and official war historian Charles Bean to give a more vivid impression of war than conveyed through photographs and paintings.

The dioramas were designed to create an emotional account of the experiences of Australians who fought in the First World War. They provide a broad picture of the places where major battles were fought and establish the context for other items on display.