Australian War Memorial | Open Hours

The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum.

Entry is free and tickets are not required.

Opening hours

Open daily, except Christmas Day.

Galleries: 10 am to 5 pm (progressively closed from 4 pm)

Last Post Ceremony: 4.30 pm

Memorial shop: 10 am to 4.30 pm

Poppy’s Café: 9 am to 4 pm | The Cove Cafe: 10 am to 3 pm

Last Post Ceremony
The Last Post ceremony allows guests to remember those Australians who have lost their lives in war.

Commencing at approximately 4.30 pm AEDT evvery day, the Memorial farewells visitors with its moving Last Post Ceremony in the Commemorative Courtyard.

Each night the ceremony shares the story behind one of the names on the Roll of Honour.

Located on the Entry Level

The Last Post Ceremony is proudly supported by RSL Australia and the RSL & Services Clubs Association.

Book Shop: 10 am - 4.30 pm daily

Poppy's Cafe: 9 am - 3 pm daily

Charles Bean Research Centre

The Charles Bean Reading Centre is located near Poppy's Cafe.

Monday - Friday: 10 am - 4.30 pm

Saturday: 1 pm - 4.30 pm

The Research Centre is closed on Sunday and ACT public holidays.

Entering and exiting the Memorial
Visitors can access the Memorial using the Main Entrance (L0), from either the East or West side, or the Commemorative Entrance (L2), which feature steps and a handrail.

When using the Main Entrance, on Level 0, visitors can use the East or West to enter:

East Entrance: Access via the Courtyard and underground P1 Visitor Carpark or covered ramp.

West Entrance: Access via the Sculpture Gardens.

External lifts are also available:

From the Commemorative Entrance (L2), an external lift offers access to all levels of the Memorial.
From the Main Entrance (L0), an external lift offers access to the East Courtyard (L0), P1 Visitor carpark (CP) and the Commemorative Forecourt and Poppy's Cafe (F)

Location
Fairbairn Cresent, Campbell ACT 2612

The Memorial is located at the top of Anzac Parade, just minutes from Canberra's city centre. Get easy directions for walking, cycling and driving with Google Maps.

Getting here
Visiting from interstate? Visit Canberra has information on getting to Canberra as well as recommendations for other things to see and do in the nation's capital.

Maps

Parking
Free visitor parking is available in the P1 and P2 visitor carparks.

Parking FAQ

Public transport

FAQ

Entry
Entry to the Memorial is free. Maps, brochures, and tour information are available at the Front Desk inside the main entrance. Wheelchairs and strollers are also available for free loan. Free cloaking facilities are also available; large bags cannot be taken into the Memorial for safety and security reasons.
Happens: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Time: 10am - 5pm daily



 Australian War Memorial View Venue
 Fairbairn Cresent, Campbell A.C.T. 2612 Map

→ www.awm.gov.au

→ www.awm.gov.au

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