Attraction

Australian War Memorial

Australia

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Ticket PriceFree-of-charge

Opening HoursDaily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Visit DurationAround 1 hour

Suitable ForAdults, Families, Young adults, Children, Seniors

Overview

The Australian War Memorial is the national memorial of Australia which commemorates the men and women who sacrificed their lives during war. Established in 1941, the Australian War Memorial is considered to be one of the most recognised and well-known war memorials in the world and is located at Treloar Crescent in the country's capital - Canberra. The Australian War Memorial comprises three sections - the commemorative area, the memorial's galleries and the research centre. Visitors to the commemorative area will be able to see the Hall of Memory with the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier - which is a must-see when visiting the memorial. An outdoor sculpture garden is also available located towards the west of the main building and is an excellent place to head to for a few quiet moments.

Prayer Facilities

Though designated prayer facilities at Australian War Memorial will be unavailable for Muslim travellers, plenty of open area will be available to use during prayer times. Muslim travellers can also visit some of the several mosques in Canberra such as the Canberra Mosque and Canberra Islamic Centre.

Halal Food

Muslim travellers looking for Halal food near Australian War Memorial will need to visit some of the Halal restaurants in Canberra. There are numerous Halal restaurants in Canberra that offer a wide range of Halal food options, such as the Jewel of India, Taze, Turkish Pide, Taj Agra, Fig and Olive Turkish Cuisine, Flavors of India, Turkish Halal Pide House, Kushi Restaurant and Harem Turkish Restaurant – which are just a few popular spots.