Australian War Memorial

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  • Address
    top of Anzac Pde, Treloar Cres, Campbell
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    6243 4211
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In a stately position, overlooking Anzac Pde and Lake Burley Griffin, the magnificent Australian War Memorial is one of the finest museums in the country. It houses an enormous collection of pictures, dioramas, relics and exhibitions detailing the events, weapons and human toll of wartime. Most of the heavy machinery is arrayed in Anzac Hall which features an impressive sound-and-light show.

Entombed among the mosaics of the Hall of Memory is the Unknown Australian Soldier, whose remains were returned from a WWI battlefield in 1993 and who symbolises all Australian war casualties. Even if you're not a history buff, the engaging and affecting contents of this massive edifice are sufficient for two full days of exploration. There are free 90-minute guided tours; alternatively, purchase the Self-Guided Tour leaflet.