Canberra is home to the Australian War Memorial, a shrine and museum that commemorates the service and sacrifice of Australian men and women in wartime. It’s the distinctly human angle that makes the Memorial appealing. More than just monuments, the memorial offers a genuine insight into what wartime life was like for Australian women and men, with multimedia displays and documentary footage. In 2023, it was listed as one of the world's top free tourist attractions, and we reckon you should go see why.
Open from 10am daily, grab your free ticket (booked in advance) and weave through the exhibitions that tell a rich story of Australia's military history. You can explore the Aircraft Hall, the World War I and II galleries, before paying respects at the commemorative area where you can place a poppy on the Roll of Honour, complete with names of all the brave men and women who fought for our country. Stay for the moving Last Post closing ceremony at 4.30pm daily.