Fifty years ago, on Christmas Day 1974, Judith Rowe stood in shock, staring at the collapsed building where she had sought ...

Your generous donation will be used to ensure the memory of our Defence Forces and what they have done for us, and what they continue to do for our freedom remains – today and into the future.

Your generous donation will be used to ensure the memory of our Defence Forces and what they have done for us, and what they continue to do for our freedom remains – today and into the future.

The Research Centre holds written records documenting Australian involvement in war and operational service, as well as the historical background of conflicts in which Australia has been involved and ...

Having completed its training at Foster on Wilson's Promontory, Victoria, the 2/3rd Independent Company travelled north to Katherine, in the Northern Territory. Following Japan's entry into the war, ...

Your generous donation will be used to ensure the memory of our Defence Forces and what they have done for us, and what they continue to do for our freedom remains – today and into the future.

Michael Zavros was commissioned by the Australian War Memorial to paint Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith’s portrait. This portrait was created from studio sittings and photographs. Zavros ...

Lebel Model 1886/93 M93 bolt action rifle. It has a blued action and a polished two piece bolt with a straight cocking arm. Receiver marked on the left side 'Manufacture D'Armes St Etienne Mle 1886 ...

Almost a million Australians, both men and women, served in the Second World War. This war affected Australians more directly than the First World War, and caused immense social change. More than ...

Poppy's Café is located on the beautiful grounds of the Australian War Memorial. The café offers a warm and welcoming space, the perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch or some quiet reflection. The ...