Australia in the Great War is the Memorial’s permanent exhibition on display in the First World War Galleries.

The exhibition presents the story of Australia in the First World War chronologically, covering all major theatres of operations:

  • Gallipoli
  • the Western Front
  • Sinai and Palestine
  • and the war at sea.

The Memorial holds one of the world’s great collections of material related to the First World War.

The First World War Galleries feature a wide variety of items from this collection, including dioramas and other works of art; uniforms; medals; technology such as artillery and firearms; photographs; film; and personal items such as letters and diaries.

In the galleries, you can learn about the events taking place on the home front and the immediate and enduring legacy of the war.

Since the opening of the Memorial in 1941, the First World War Galleries have undergone several significant alterations. The new state-of-the-art galleries now occupy the entire west wing of the Memorial’s ground level.

The First World War Galleries are located in the Western Wing on ground level. 

Book your free ticket to visit.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

The Australian War Memorial acknowledges the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and waters. We pay our respects to elders past and present.