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The Australian War Memorial is open to the public. Visitors require timed tickets to enter the Memorial, and also to attend the daily Last Post Ceremony at 4:30 pm in the Commemorative Area.
Visit - Australian War Memorial
Opening hours. Galleries: 10 am to 4 pm daily. Last Post Ceremony: Entry at 4 pm, ceremony commences at 4.30 pm (last admittance at 4.20 pm).. View all opening hours. Tickets. You need a free two-hour timed ticket to visit the Galleries and Commemorative Area.
About the Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation in times of conflict.
Plan your visit - Australian War Memorial
Includes access to Aircraft Hall, Hall of Valour, First World War Galleries, Second World War Galleries and the Commemorative Area (includes the Hall of Memory, Roll of Honour, Pool of Reflection and Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier). Please note, 'G for George' is currently not on display in ...
Commemorate - Australian War Memorial
The Memorial farewells visitors with its moving Last Post Ceremony, held in Memorial’s Commemorative courtyard. Each night the Last Post Ceremony tells the story behind one of the names on the Roll of Honour which lists more than 103,000 Australians who have given their lives in …
First World War 1914–18 - Australian War Memorial
Summary. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when Britain and Germany went to war on 4 August 1914, and both Prime Minister Joseph Cook and Opposition Leader Andrew Fisher, who were in the midst of an election campaign, pledged full support for Britain.
History of the Australian War Memorial
The founding fathers. Two men, above all others, shaped the Memorial: Charles Bean, who became Australia's Official Historian of the First World War, and John Treloar, the Director of the Memorial between 1920 and 1952. Charles Bean (1879–1968) was born in New South Wales but grew up and was educated largely in Britian.
Research - Australian War Memorial
2020年12月11日 · Researching the military service of an individual can involve searching across a number of sources. This short guide will help you identify potential sources of information and help you get straight to the material that's relevant to you.
Our Continuing Story - Australian War Memorial
Over the past 30 years, more than 100,000 Australians have served in war, conflict and peacekeeping operations. Today, their stories remain mostly untold. The Australian War Memorial’s development project – Our Continuing Story – is modernising and expanding our galleries and the stories we ...
Ceremonial customs - Australian War Memorial
Opening Hours. 10 am to 5 pm daily (except Christmas Day) In preparation for the daily Last Post Ceremony, galleries are progressively closed from 3:40 pm.