17 February 2019
Free performance
Anzac Hall - 11:40am, 12:40pm and 1:40pm
This new museum theatre piece captures the emotional struggle for Australian families at the end of the First World War as they faced the task of writing an epitaph for their loved ones buried in foreign lands.
19 February 2019
Free curator-led tour
Special Exhibition Gallery, 12.30 pm
Join this curator-led tour of the After the war exhibition, exploring the personal stories of ordinary Australians whose lives have been altered by war.
21 February 2019
Curator-led behind-the-scenes tour
Meet in the Orientation Gallery, 12.30 pm
The Japanese air raids on Darwin and northern Australia brought the Second World War to the Australian mainland. Join a curator-led behind-the-scenes tour of rarely seen art and mixed-collection items relating to these momentous events.
Bookings are essential
22 February 2019
Free activity for kids
Lower galleries, 10:30am
Hear stories of brave animals, extraordinary people, and faraway places brought to life through puppets, uniforms, and educational toys.
28 February 2019
Curator-led art tour
Meet in the Orientation Gallery, 12.30pm
Join Memorial curators behind the scenes for a tour of works of art and objects commemorating the sailors of HMAS Perth on the 77th anniversary of the Second World War cruiser’s sinking.
Bookings essential
01 March 2019
Free activity for kids
Lower galleries, 10:30am
Hear stories of brave animals, extraordinary people, and faraway places brought to life through puppets, uniforms, and educational toys.
05 March 2019
Free public talk
Research Centre Reading Room, 12.30pm
Join a curator to hear about songs that were popular during the First World War and the stories behind performances.
06 March 2019
Free Public Talk
BAE Systems Theatre, 12pm
Australia’s first spies, is a book written by former Defence Signals Directorate member John Fahey. Join him as he explains the history of Australia’s foreign intelligence operations from their foundation in 1901 until 1945.
07 March 2019
Free public talk
Captain Reg Saunders Gallery, 12.30pm
During their time as prisoners of the Japanese, Australian civilians, servicemen, and servicewomen used materials at hand to create a diverse range of items to make their lives better. This gallery talk will include several of these items, some of which have never before been seen by the public.
