Australian War Memorial
A national war memorial that combines a shrine, museum and archive, where the solemn Last Post ceremony held each day before closing is a must-see.
The Australian War Memorial opened in 1941. Its Byzantine-style Hall of Memory holds the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath a mosaic dome, while the honour rolls on either side bear the names of more than 100,000 war dead. The galleries tell the story of Australia's involvement in its many wars through vast collections of real objects, aircraft and dioramas. Entry is free (some special exhibitions charge admission), and opening hours are roughly 10:00 to 17:00. Around 16:55 each day, the Last Post ceremony takes place beside the Commemorative Pool. The memorial faces Anzac Parade and Parliament House directly, and some galleries may be closed during expansion works.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Anzac Parade
- Mount Ainslie Lookout
- Commonwealth Park & Floriade
- Braddon (Lonsdale Street)
- National Carillon
- Captain Cook Memorial Jet
- High Court of Australia
- National Gallery of Australia