Australian War Memorial, Military museum in Campbell, Australia.
The Australian War Memorial combines an extensive military museum with memorial halls and sculpture gardens in an Art Deco architectural structure.
The memorial opened in 1941 to commemorate members of Australian armed forces and support organizations who served in conflicts involving the Commonwealth of Australia.
The First World War Gallery contains twelve detailed dioramas depicting battlefields where Australian Imperial Forces engaged in combat during World War I.
The memorial welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 to 17:00, except on December 25, with free guided tours available throughout the exhibition spaces.
An Unknown Australian Soldier from World War I rests beneath a marble tomb, marked with a bayonet and golden wattle, Australia's national floral emblem.
Location: Canberra
Location: Australian Capital Territory
Inception: 1941
Architects: Emil Sodersten
Architectural style: Art Deco
Address: Anzac Pde, Campbell ACT
Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00; December 25 off
Website: http://awm.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -35.28081,149.14871
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
These military museums display weapons, uniforms, vehicles and documents from various conflicts. The exhibitions present military developments, strategies and personal stories of soldiers. The museums preserve historical artifacts and provide knowledge about international war history.
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