Museum At Home keeps people connected to Memorial

The Australian War Memorial’s Museum At Home initiative enables people to stay connected with the stories of Australia’s armed forces through a range of compelling digital content.  

While the Memorial is closed to the public until further notice as part of efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, it remains committed to sharing the stories of the Australian experience of war and military service.

Museum At Home brings the Memorial to people wherever they may be, with an extensive range of online and digital resources including podcast series, documentaries, 360-degree digital experiences and a number of online exhibitions.

Director of the Australian War Memorial Mr Matt Anderson said the Memorial continues to find ways for people to stay engaged with the Australian experience of war from their homes.

“While our galleries and exhibitions are temporarily closed, we remain very much committed to connecting Australians with the stories of our nation’s servicemen and servicewomen through a number of online and digital initiatives,” Mr Anderson said.

“Whether it’s impactful storytelling like the podcast series Trapped, or an immersive 360-degree digital experience taking you inside the Hudson Bomber, there are many opportunities for people to connect with the Memorial while our doors are closed to the public.

“We’re encouraging our online visitors to share their virtual visits with us and the broader community by posting photos and messages on social media – use the hashtag #MuseumAtHome and tag @AWMemorial to have them featured on our website.”

To access the Memorial’s Museum At Home content, visit the Memorial’s website at:  www.awm.gov.au/visit/museumathome.

There is also a range of content available through the AnzacTV portal on the Memorial’s Anzac At Home webpage.

CONTACT:   Max Grieve    02 6243 4575           0409 600 038            media@awm.gov.au

More information: 

Trapped podcast: Trapped delves into the remarkable story of Flight Lieutenant Bryan Rofe and his men, who in 1942 were taken to the limits of human endurance as they spent 58 days evading Japanese patrols in the Timorese jungle. Find all six episodes here.

On closer inspection – Hudson Bomber: Through the use of 360-degree video and VR technology you can explore and interact with some of the Memorial's historic large technology objects inside and out. Explore the Lockheed Hudson Mark IV Bomber A16-105 here.

The first anniversary of Anzac Day: For all Australians, Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance and commemoration. Looking back to the landing at Gallipoli at dawn on 25th April 1915, what is extraordinary is the speed with which that day became known as Anzac Day in Australia. Read more here.

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