Galleries
Explore more than 7,000 objects on display from the National Collection.
The Memorial's galleries and exhibitions explore Australia's involvement in major conflicts and help to tell Australia’s continuing story of service, sacrifice and military history.
All galleries feature low lighting and soundscapes of military themes including voices, music and battle noise, to enhance your visit.
Immersive sound and light experiences are found in the Second World War (Bomber Command experience) and Cold War (Iroquois Helicopter experience) galleries.
Peacekeeping and Modern Conflicts
The Memorial’s Peacekeeping and Modern Conflicts galleries, representing Australia’s operation commitments since 1975, are currently in development and will be opening soon in the Memorial’s new Anzac Hall.
Lancaster bomber
G for George is currently not on display in the galleries. G for George will return in early 2026 as the centrepiece of an enhanced permanent exhibition on Australians in Bomber Command.
Galleries
First World War Galleries
Australia in the Great War' covers all major theatres of operations: Gallipoli; the Western Front; Sinai and Palestine; and the war at sea, as well as the home front and enduring legacy of war.
Second World War Galleries
The Second World War Galleries show how Australians fought in campaigns against Germany and Italy in Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa; and against Japan in south-east Asia.
Cold War Galleries
The Cold War Galleries takes visitors on a journey through the Korean War, Vietnam War, Malayan Emergency and Indonesian Confrontation.
Hall of Valour
The Hall of Valour honours the 101 Australians who have received the Victoria Cross and the nine Australian Defence personnel who have directly received the George Cross.
Commemorative Area
The Commemorative Area contains iconic Memorial features such as the Roll of Honour, Pool of Reflection, Eternal Flame, Hall of Memory and Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier.
Aircraft Hall
Aircraft Hall is temporarily closed from February 2025. The gallery highlights a number of classic aircraft including a Mustang, Zero, Sea Fury. New exhibition coming soon.