Plan your visit

Entry to the Australian War Memorial is free and tickets are not required.

Opening hours

Galleries

10 am to 5 pm daily
(closed Christmas Day)

Galleries are progressively closed from 4 pm

Last Post Ceremony

Ceremony commences at 4.30 pm

Memorial Shop

10 am – 4.30 pm daily

Poppy’s Cafe

The Cove Cafe

9 am – 4 pm

10 am - 3 pm

Charles Bean Research Centre

The Charles Bean Research 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 andACT public holidays.

Research Centre Services

Visitors outside the Commemorative Entrance, on the Forecourt
Visitors on the Commemorative Forecourt

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)

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Bag check and Cloaking

Bag checks are conducted on arrival at the Memorial.

Small handbags and camera cases may be carried with you.

Baggage or items larger than 40cm x 30cm x 30cm must be cloaked at facilities provided.

See theConditions of Entry for more information.

Southern entrance desk

 

Getting here

Fairbairn Avenue, Campbell, ACT 2612

Get directions  

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Car

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

P1 Visitor Carpark is located underneath Poppy’s Cafe (access via Fairbairn Avenue).

  • Carpark clearance: 2.3 metres
  • Covered ramp directs to the Main Entrance (L0).
  • External lift and stairs connect the Main Entrance (East Courtyard) and the P1 Visitor Carpark to the Commemorative Forecourt and Poppy’s Café

Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities

  • Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are located in the P1 underground car park along Fairbairn Avenue. There are four charging bays available for public use.

Payment

  • The charging stations accept credit card and debit card payments.

Duration of Use

  • Please note that idle fees of up to 50¢ per minute may apply if a vehicle remains plugged in 30 minutes after the charging session has finished.

Faults and Payment Issues

  • If you experience any issues with the operation of the charging stations or encounter payment problems, please contact SolarHub on 1300 916 181.

Safety Signage is located in the charging bay vicinity, in case of emergency.

P2 Visitor Carpark is accessed via Treloar Crescent.

  • You are asked to display a parking permit to verify your use of an accessible parking space. 

Drop off and pickup

A drop off and pickup area is located in the P1 Visitor Carpark

Caravan, campervan, trailer and over-height vehicle parking

Some parking may be available in the coach layby parking off Treloar Cresent, during the Christmas/ New Year period.

Coach parking

The coach parking bay is located on the East end of Treloar Cresent as well as limited coach layby is available on Treloar Cresent opposite Campbell High and Fairbairn Avenue. Please refer to the map visitor map for coach pick up and drop off locations.

Bus stop

Bus route 54, from the City Interchange, travels past the Memorial, with bus stops on Fairbairn Avenue and Limestone Avenue. SeeTimetables - Transport Canberra (act.gov.au) for more information and routes from your departure point.

Walk or cycle

Paved walking and cycle paths lead to the Memorial’s entrance from the top of Anzac Parade via Fairbairn and Limestone Avenues, with clearly marked pedestrian crossings and traffic lights.

Please note: the pedestrian path to the east of the Parade Ground has steps; while the path to the west does have an incline, it is pram and wheelchair accessible.

Bike racks are located behind Poppy’s Café.

 

Visitor map

Visitor map

 

Maps

The Memorial is divided across four levels.

View visitor map of all levels

Level 0
  • Main Entrance

  • Visitor information

  • Memorial Shop

  • Captain Reg Saunders Gallery

  • Places of Pride wall

  • Theatre

  • Function Room

Level 1

  • Cold War Galleries

  • Critical Witness: Official War Artists after 1999 exhibition

Level 2

  • Commemorative Entrance (via Forecourt)

  • Visitor information

  • First World War Galleries

  • Second World War Galleries

  • Aircraft Hall (temporarily closed)

  • Hall of Valour

  • Commemorative Area – Lower

    • Pool of Reflection

    • Eternal Flame

Level 3

  • Commemorative Area – Upper

    • Roll of Honour

    • Commemorative Rolls

    • Hall of Memory

    • Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier

 

AWM Event Map - June 2025

Man looking at the Winged Victory sculpture

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Tours and information

Daily tours are delivered by our experienced voluntary guides.

Visit the tours page to learn more.

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Access

The Australian War Memorial welcomes all visitors and is committed to providing access for all. Find out more information about accessibility at the Memorial.

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Conditions of Entry

Learn more about the Conditions of Entry to the Memorial buildings and ground

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Exhibitions

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Galleries

Explore more than 7,000 objects on display from the National Collection

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Sculpture Garden

A place for reflection of the sacrifice of the many Australians who have died in war

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Events

Stay up to date with events at the Australian War Memorial

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Cafes

The AWM offers two cafés, perfect for enjoying a bite or a drink.

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