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Second World War Galleries Tour
Join our free daily tour at 11.10 am, where our voluntary guides take you through the highlights of the Second World War Galleries.
Daily Last Post Ceremony
At 4.30 pm AEST, the Memorial host a Last Post Ceremony in the Commemorative Courtyard. Each ceremony shares the story behind one of the names on the Roll of Honour.
National Sandakan Remembrance Day Commemorative Ceremony
2.00 pm, Free
Sandakan Memorial, Sculpture Garden
The National Sandakan Remembrance Day Commemorative Ceremony is coordinated alongside the Canberra Sandakan Commemoration Association and the National Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association.
The ceremony will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the last death march in Borneo.
This ceremony is in memory of the 1,787 Australian prisoners who lost their lives and the six Australian prisoners who survived these death marches.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Annual Bomber Command Commemorative Ceremony
11.00 am, Free
Bomber Command Memorial, Sculpture Garden
Join the Bomber Command Commemorative Day Foundation and other guests in commemorating the Annual Bomber Command Commemorative Ceremony hosted by the Australian War Memorial. This year’s ceremony marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and honours those who served in Bomber Command operations.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Author Talk: Mark Johnston
Author of over a dozen books on Australia in the Second World War, historian Dr Mark Johnston will reflect on the experience of Australian service personnel in 1945.
Operation Babylift 50th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony
8.30 am, Free
Commemorative Area, Australian War Memorial
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.
Victory in the Pacific!
A photographic exhibition that captures the celebration, coupled with the sombre commemoration as Australia waved goodbye to The Second World War.
Symposium
Join Memorial historians and curators as they reflect on the significance of Australia’s Second World War and share a preview of the new exhibitions going on display in the new Anzac Hall.
Greater Love
Join this powerful commemorative concert to mark the declaration of peace in the Pacific 80 years ago.
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80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
Join us as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War through a series of special events and public programs.