Parking is free if you drive.The last tour ends at 3 pm but check website for change of times. The one not to miss is the "last post ceremony" time is 1655hrs. You get to learn a bit the Anzac spirit.
Wonderful place to visit. Feel humble & grateful to those involved in war & peacekeeping. Displays are world class and the kids really enjoyed finding out about what great -granddad did in the war.
One of the best museums on war history in the world. A lot of historical artefacts and other primary sources on all the wars and peacekeeping missions Australia has been in.
Poppy's, the cafe at the Australian War Memorial is a great place to start or finish your experience. Coffee and good was Fabius and quick to the table and service was great too
Awesome. Did the tour which gave us a good basis for seeing more. On problem was we never made it back. If you want to visit give yourself 3+ hours to explore.
Allow lots of time! 2 hours... not enough. Stay for the 5pm ceremony, it's very moving and you will hear a story about one of our amazing service men or women, volunteers from defence read them out.
There's a tip about skippong the tour and wandering yourself. While I agree, if you manage both it's even better. Two different experiences, with their own benefits.
Some may not know but most of the British allied troops defending Singapore against the Japanese during WWII are Australians under British command. Those who survive became Prisoners of War in Changi.
The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war.