AWM.gov.au Museum for the remembrance of people died in Australia war
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Australian War Memorial: One of the world's great museums
Description
Plan Your Visit
Find out how to make the most of your visit to the Memorial in Canberra, Australia. Information on location, opening hours, transport and parking, accessability, tours and more.
Origins
C.E.W. Bean first began thinking about commemorating the sacrifice of Australians in war in 1915, at Gallipoli. The idea of a national museum took hold later, while Bean was visiting Pozières, France, where the Australian divisions suffered 23,000 casualties in less than seven weeks of fighting in 1916. Bean's idea was to set aside a place in Australia where families and friends could grieve for those buried in places far away and difficult to visit - a place that would also contribute to the understanding of war itself. Both commemoration and furthering our understanding of war inspire our work at the Memorial today.
Virtual Tour of the Memorial's Galleries and Grounds
The Memorial complex includes commemorative areas, a sculpture garden, gallery exhibits, research facilities, and function spaces. Discover what there is to see and do on your visit.
