Clarence Michael James Dennis, better known as C.J. Dennis, is one of Australia’s most popular poets, capturing the slang, humour and the voices of everyday Australians through his poetry during the ...

Applications for the 2026 Napier Waller Art Prize are now closed. The Napier Waller Art Prize encourages artistic excellence, promotes the transformative power of creativity, and raises awareness of ...

The Avro Lancaster B1, known with affection as "G for George", has a remarkable history. "G for George" flew ninety operational missions over Germany and occupied Europe during the height of the ...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people please be advised that the following pages contain the names, images and objects of deceased people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a ...

Last week, the Australian War Memorial welcomed guests to the official opening of the new Anzac Hall, with the Prime Minister and Governor-General joining the occasion to mark this significant ...

At the Australian War Memorial, you’ll join a passionate team dedicated to preserving Australia’s military history, sharing powerful stories, and honouring service and sacrifice. Whether you’re a ...

Commencing at approximately 4.30 pm AEDT, the Memorial farewells visitors with its moving Last Post Ceremony in the Commemorative Courtyard. Each night the ceremony shares the story behind one of the ...

The battle of Polygon Wood was the I ANZAC component of a larger British and dominion operation staged as part of the third battle of Ypres. This operation was the second of the "Plumer battles", a ...

Are you researching your family history, or just want to know how to make the most of our collection? The Memorial's Research Centre is your first step, where our staff will help you get started, and ...

VP (Victory in the Pacific) Day, also referred to as Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, is celebrated on 15 August. This date commemorates Japan’s acceptance of the Allied demand for unconditional surrender ...

The Australian War Memorial has reached a major milestone with the copper roof on the new Anzac Hall nearing completion. The structure is inspired by the iconic Rising Sun badge worn by the Australian ...

Suspended in the newly constructed spiral stairwells of the Memorial, two glass sculptures shimmer, casting dynamic shadows across the space. These breathtaking installations, hand-made by Annette ...