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Australian War Memorial

Treloar Crescent, Canberra 2601, Australia
61 (02) 6243 4211
Ranked #1 of 93 attractions in Canberra
5.0 of 5 stars 343 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Monuments/ Statues
Description: This museum commemorates the lives of those who died for Australia and aims to create a better understanding of war.
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Canberra, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Make sure that you allow plenty of time to maximise the experience of perhaps the best memorial to military history anyware in the world. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

On a whim we visited the memorial to see if we could find out any information about our great grandfather and we were not disappointed. The volunteers were very friendly and a font of knowledge. We found out some very useful information and have the tools to investigate further! More

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Canberra, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Pity we con't have a memorial to Australia's convicts. The AWM is a symptom of Australia's denial of its past. Disturbing. More

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Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

Had not been year since my school days. And although some things had not changed some much more had. Its a very interesting and at times moving location and makes you think. All the exhibts are good and very informative. Spent over 3.5 hours here and had to give up as we had had enough in one day. Its free... More

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Gosford, Australia
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I have never such helpful staff in any place ever!!! I took me elderly mother (85) there and they could not have done more to accomodate her and assist us. This is a truly remarkable memorial and easily the best I have ever been to any where in the world. Easily better than Pearl harbour or Washington DC memorials or... More

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Australia
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Anyone who has an interest in Warfare would be amazed at this Museum, entry is free although they do ask for a donation, one can spend hours here, most moving. More

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Ottawa, ON
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I visited the memorial in April 2012 and was very, very impressed. The building itself is beautiful and the location on a small incline with a view of Parliament is stunning. I recommend walking up the main street to the memorial so that you can see the statues and tributes along the road. The wall recognizing all those who have... More

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Schilde
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Very good museum for those who like quality exhibitions. Plus it's FREE!!!! I highly recommend it for history buffs More

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Canberra, Australia
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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There is little doubt that Australian War Memorial is amongst the world's best, and possibly the more important of Australia's national icons... In its upper and open level the memorial houses the names of all Australians who died in war along with the tomb of the unknown soldier, the eternal flame and the ceremonial platform. The mood is sombre and... More

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melbourne australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Did the tour with friends in the afternoon which took about an hour. The guide was great and brought the visit to life with little anecdotes and stories, and sought to peronalise these according to where the tour party had travelled from. More

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