Anzac Memorial, War memorial and museum in Hyde Park, Sydney, Australia
The Anzac Memorial is a war memorial and museum located in Hyde Park that displays military artifacts from across the history of Australia's armed forces. A central Hall of Silence serves as the heart of the building, with exhibition galleries extending around it.
The memorial was opened in 1934 as New South Wales' response to the loss of approximately 60,000 Australians during World War I. This inauguration by Prince Henry established it as a major site for honoring the nation's war veterans.
The memorial takes its name from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps that served in World War I. The golden stars overhead and art deco figures throughout shape how visitors experience and understand the sacrifice being remembered.
The building offers step-free entrances, accessible restrooms, and staff trained to assist visitors with mobility, vision, or hearing needs. Allow time to move through the different gallery spaces and spend a moment in the central hall.
The building's dome is covered with 120,000 golden stars, each representing a New South Wales service member who served in World War I. This shimmering display makes the scale of sacrifice immediately visible to anyone looking up.
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