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Preview Anzac Hall & Understand Australia's Second World War

Render of G for George in Anzac Hall at the Australian War Memorial
Render of G for George in Anzac Hall at the Australian War Memorial

Overview

Join the Australian War Memorial for a Symposium to commemorate 80 years since the end of the Second World War.

During the Symposium, Memorial historians and curators will reflect on the significance of Australia's Second World War and provide a preview of some of the new stories and individual experiences from the forthcoming exhibitions: Australians in Bomber Command, Sydney Harbour under attack, and The battle of Milne Bay which will be on display in the Memorial's new Anzac Hall.

Dr Karl James "Australia and the Second World War"
Dr Lachlan Grant "Anzac Hall preview"
Emily Hyles "Australian women at war"
Garth O'Connell "First Nations stories, an exhibitions preview"

Free to attend. Book your tickets today.

For more events at the Memorial commemorating 80 years since the end of the Second World War, visit the website.

Dates

15 Aug 2025
August 2025
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Australian War Memorial TheatreFairbairn Avenue, Campbell, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
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