Galleries: 10 am to 4 pm daily
(closed Christmas Day)
Last Post Ceremony: Entry at 4:00 pm, Ceremony commences at 4:30 pm (last admittance at 4:40 pm)
Read the Conditions of Entry.
All visitors require a free timed ticket to enter the Memorial Galleries and attend the Last Post Ceremony. Visitors are advised to book their free ticket in advance to guarantee entry.
Free ticketing is in place to comply with building code capacity limits, due to construction of the Memorial’s Development Project. We thank you for your understanding.
The Avro Lancaster B1, 'G for George', is currently not on display in the galleries, but housed at our storage and conservation facility; Treloar Technology Centre.
Free entry, book your ticket
The Memorial has a temporary entrance located opposite Poppy’s Café.
As we transform the Memorial, please expect some disruption to your visit, including construction noise, changed parking conditions, and reduced access to some galleries and exhibitions.
To assist with planning your visit, find updates on all our Current Works page.
Recent changes in and around the Memorial
Conflicts 1945 to Today gallery
From 21 August 2023 visitor access to the Conflicts 1945 to Today gallery will be changing to allow for scheduled construction works as we expand our galleries. Learn more about these changes.
Treloar Crescent – Lane closure
Traffic flow along Treloar Crescent, between East Road and West Road, has been reduced to one lane with two-way traffic being controlled by traffic lights. Find out more.
Coach Parking Bay
The coach parking bay will be fully closed until mid- 2024. During this time there is no parking available at the Memorial for coaches, caravans or over-height vehicles.
Internal Map Lower Level (295.05 KB)
Internal Map Ground Level (751.31 KB)
Internal Map Commemorative Area (401.17 KB)
Iconic areas of the Memorial remain accessible to visitors, including:
- Aircraft Hall
- Hall of Valour
- First World War Galleries
- Second World War Galleries
- Conflicts - 1945 to Today Galleries and
- the Commemorative Area, the Hall of Memory and Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, Roll of Honour and Pool of Reflection.
Visitor Carparking is available in the P1 Visitor Carpark underneath Poppy’s Café.
Access to the P1 Visitor Carpark is from Fairbairn Avenue.
Carpark clearance: 2.3m.
Caravan, campervan, trailer and over-height vehicle parking
From 1 August to mid-2024 there will be no caravan, campervan, trailer, and over-height vehicle parking available at the Memorial.
Coach parking
The coach parking bay will be fully closed until mid-2024 to allow for construction works.
Go to the Tours page to learn about our free daily tours.
Bus - Timetables - Transport Canberra (act.gov.au)
Public bus stops are located on Fairbairn Avenue and Limestone Avenue.
Taxi or ride share - Drop-off and pick-up is next to the National Servicemen's memorial on East Road.
Cycle - Bike racks are located behind Poppy’s Café and the temporary Reading Room above the P1 Visitor Carpark.
Find out more information about accessing the Memorial.
Read the Conditions of Entry.