A Heritage listed site and a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by the Australian people. It is a poignant and moving experience for all who visit, with its halls and galleries filled with stories of courage and loss. It is a place to remember and to honour those who have served our country.

The Australian War Memorial is a place of symbolism, peace and heritage. It is a historical monument, listed on the National Heritage List, and provides a place of remembrance for all those who have served in the Australian Defence Forces. It is a place of solace and respect, and a reminder of the sacrifices made by so many.

Its better than average but not at the moment very good due to renovations and extensions. I have always enjoyed the AWM, the quality of exhibit and the depth of feeling from them never fails to move. At the moment there are big renovations and extensions underway which does detract a little from the whole visit. Once they are done, in a few years, it will be brilliant again. Bookings are required at the moment, and you get a 2 hour window to wander and take in the exhibits. We saw many walk ups being turned away, so make sure you book. Entry is still free as is the car park. Staff are helpful and plentiful if you need them. The construction means that the external areas of the building, like the front, are off limits, and has meant some exhibits are reduced. Don't be deterred by the construction but be prepared for a reduced experience. Still worth the visit.

The War Memorial is in middle of an upgrade, so much has changed. In short, the two hour limit for entry is simply not long enough. I travelled from Sydney with the intention of spending the best part of the day there but after the two hours I had barely seen 10% of the total exhibits, not good enough considering it was a 5 - 6 hour drive from Sydney. It was apparent many other people were also caught without entry bookings - something more has to be done to disseminate this information to avoid disappointment. Otherwise the War Memorial is still a class act.

I have been to the war memorial a few times in the past this time how ever was not the greatest experience with all the construction going on around the building the first problem was parking after cruising the car park for a space about 20 minutes . The ticketing process is confusing we arrived early so I had to cancel my original booking and rebook another ticket on my phone or you could only get in for 1 hour if you got a ticket at the window . The inside of the museum to me seems very distorted and it doesn’t flow like before On the whole I will my be returning to the war memorial until all the work is done. I only hope that it will be returned to the wonderful place it once was.

Much of this attraction is currently closed for renovations (so it seems is a lot of others in Canberra at this time). Many of the larger displays are currently missing but the displays that are open are thought provoking and meticulously maintained. Staff are helpful and polite, and the current reduced numbers allowed in the memorial at one time make the experience pleasant. This is a highly recommended attraction if you have the interest.

A return visit after 17 years...there are extensive renovations happening but there is still so much to see. Possibly THE most helpful staff I've ever encountered...no question was too much for those I spoke to (even when I was sure my inquiry was outside the memorial's field of operation). Disappointing that Lancaster "G for George " is no longer on show but that was my only disappointment on the day.

Most of the larger exhibits such as G for George the Lancaster, along with the German flack gun, the Japanese miniature submarine and lots of other major items are not on display. Instead are lots of storyboards, pictures and paintings. Over $500M is being spent on refurbishing but it will be another three to four years before it is complete. Suggest you visit then.

I went to the Australian War Memorial with three old mates .Having never been there before and being told by those who had, that we would need at least two days to see everything. We thought it strange that you have to book online for a two hour visit. After coming from North Queensland I was so disappointed. When we inquired into the lack of armed services memorabilia and war items we were told that the place is being renovated and would not be finished till 2028 and that all the items are in storage till then.