Definitely one of the best memorials I've been too. A slightly different perspective to European museums but that's what adds value to the experience. Fantastic! I highly recommend the free walking tour. The guide is so knowledgeable and into it!
MUST Visit place, specially when they offer you the free guide tour. That's the best time to learn about the World War -1 and 2. They explain so well, moreover, they have given touch screens in most of the places which support English,Hindi,Mandarin languages. well preserved and it's free entry.
Attended with a bus full of RSL members and veterans with various abilities/disabilities and were well looked after by staff. An amazing place with film clips, static exhibits and scale models all well put together. Plenty of cafes both inside and outside. We were able to attend the last post ceremony After which our two oldest veterans were greeted by serving officers. A great experience.
An amazing site with an extremely well put together museum that does an excellent job on telling the ANZAC story. And providing a place where everyone is welcome to reflect and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The closing ceremony at the end of each day is a must do for all visitors, Every service is a unique experience, telling the story of a different soldier each day.
It's been a long time since I've been there, but it was well worth the revisit. I loved what they have done in the Aircraft hall with G for George and other exhibits as it helps you get a feel for what it was like. It was a pleasure to see that the UN peacekeepers and soldiers in more modern combat operations have been given the recognition that they justly deserve.
We Will Remember Them
An incredibly moving place that is shown to the public with great respect and honour.
It certainly can become quite emotional, especially during the Last Post and viewing the Roll of Honour and Tomb of the Unknown Solider. I am privileged and humbled to be able to place a poppy next to a family member's name. The staff do an amazing job here. Definitely a place to take children as well to teach them about history so it can be remembered and carried on throughout the generations.
There's not much I can say considering everything that has already been said about the AWM. It is an amazing museum. Its establishment in the early twentieth century was visionary.
Do yourself a favour and visit. It does not glorify conflict, but venerates and commemorates those who have made a contribution to our modern world.
Love it here. Loads of great displays. Main 2 displays relate to WW1 & WW2. But the downstairs also has Australia's other involvements including Vietnam and Korea. Don't miss it. Access it via the stairs between the 2 world wars in front of the hall of valour. At the end of the day you can stay for the last post where a member of Australia's armed services reads a tribute about on of the fallen. Very moving.
We thought we'd go for two hours. We were there for six! We witnessed The Last Post ceremony which was very moving. We were most impressed with all the displays & especially impressed with the staff who were all friendly, obliging & very efficient. A great day out & a very fitting tribute to all our servicemen & women. A must do when in Canberra.
This memorial to Australian servicemen and women is informative as well as giving us a sense of the personal side of the wars in which Australia has been involved. It does not overwhelm the observer with too much clutter and detail. Very dignified.
The Australian War Memorial in Canberra houses a very moving and descriptive series of exhibitions covering all wars and conflicts in which Australian servicemen have seen active duty. Sensitively handled, the memorial is a combination of war memorial, history museum, and interpretive centre. One of the very best of its kind in the world. Allow a full day to thoroughly see all the exhibits. A café is located within the complex.
Had a wonderful time at the memorial today. It was interesting to learn about the war history and look around at the world war artifacts and interactive information screens. The food is a bit pricey but that doesn't spoil it. The employees here are ever so sweet and helped me look up my relatives who died in the war. I'd recommend a visit whenever you drop by Canberra! - MegaExplosionz.
Very good place. I recommend if you want to stop at some interesting place in Canberra. Good for everyone. Many interesting items you may never know. Heart touching and emotional place!
I spent a wonderful day at the War memorial today. There were excellent displays of all sorts of war memorabilia and moving tributes to our enlisted men and women past and present. At the moment the incredible Mephisto tank can also be viewed. The staff were very pleasant, helpful and professional. A Memorial we can be proud of and learn from, it makes our history come to life.