Anzac Square & Memorial Galleries
Anzac Square & Memorial Galleries
Anzac Square & Memorial Galleries
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Embark on an interactive journey from the First World War to today inside Anzac Square Memorial Galleries—a free exhibition curated by State Library of Queensland. Located in Brisbane CBD, with the magnificent Shrine of Remembrance and Eternal Flame burning at its heart, Anzac Square provides permanent recognition for those who have served our nation and offers a tranquil place to commemorate and reflect on their commitment, bravery, and sacrifice. Visitors to the exhibition can now enrich their experience by joining our brand-new Collection Highlights tour, departing every Wednesday at 10.30am (excluding public holidays). This free, 45-minute guided tour explores the best of State Library's military collection including the people, places and stories that underpin the Queensland war experience. Larger groups can also enjoy an exclusive, complimentary tour of the galleries, ideal for Queensland-associated battalions, regiments, and other special interest groups. Admission is free
Duration: 1-2 hours
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99DaveDerbyshire
Derbyshire, England825 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Solo
I'm not going to write a review as such. Everyone that goes here will have their own reason for doing so. Here are some of my photos.
Written 12 November 2023
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Realistic Travellers
Northampton, UK589 contributions
Nov. 2022 • Couples
If you want to go somewhere to find out the history of the 1st and 2nd world wars and other conflicts then this is the place in Brisbane. We didn't get a chance to visit the Anzac Square memorial museum.
We did visit the grounds and take in all of the monuments (see the pics), very thoughtfully done and lovely gardens.
We did visit the grounds and take in all of the monuments (see the pics), very thoughtfully done and lovely gardens.
Written 4 September 2023
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Peter M
Melbourne, Australia1,301 contributions
Nov. 2022
This is a heritage listed town square at 285 Ann Street Brisbane It is a state memorial to the men and women who participated in overseas armed service and is named after the Anzacs (Australian and new Zealand Army Corps. It is a nice well maintained between Adelaide and Ann Streets
Written 21 January 2023
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rama1
Melbourne, Australia1,181 contributions
Nov. 2022
Wonderful open space with many interesting displays and stories.
Highlight is the cenotaph and eternal flame.
Doesn't glorify war but reminds us of wars past and hopefully none in the future.
Highlight is the cenotaph and eternal flame.
Doesn't glorify war but reminds us of wars past and hopefully none in the future.
Written 11 November 2022
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troy
Caboolture, Australia21 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Solo
As an Australian this is a very touching place. Especially when you’re around the eternal flame. If you can walk around the exhibits while listening to Redgum’s “I was only 19” an extra emotional song about veterans of Vietnam who returned wounded and with ptsd. That discusses the events that occurred to these men, as well as their lives after it.
Written 7 October 2022
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It’s Boba Time!
San Marino, CA18 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Family
Walking distance from Queen Street Mall. Worthwhile to visit. Free admission. Quiet place to pay respect. There’s a small museum with interactive videos.
Written 8 August 2022
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Victoria, Australia64,658 contributions
Jul. 2022
If you want an understanding of Australia’s military past, this is the place to go. It's another entrance into Central Station and it's so tastefully done. If you are running late for your train... I suggest missing it and spending some time here. :)
I unfortunately was here on a very cold day in early July... I had been walking over the city all day and I was really getting tired, as I came through to Central Station I walked a different way and noticed this. It's utterly amazing... gorgeous statues, garden areas, grassed areas, water features, information rooms, helpful staff... hidden galleries.
Here is where the Shrine of Remembrance and Eternal Flame burns...The Square provides permanent recognition for those who have served our nation. This offers a place to reflect on their sacrifice and bravery... it's a place to remember those who fought for our country.
I only spent about thirty minutes here, but if I return to Brisbane in the future... it's on my list to spend more time here.
I unfortunately was here on a very cold day in early July... I had been walking over the city all day and I was really getting tired, as I came through to Central Station I walked a different way and noticed this. It's utterly amazing... gorgeous statues, garden areas, grassed areas, water features, information rooms, helpful staff... hidden galleries.
Here is where the Shrine of Remembrance and Eternal Flame burns...The Square provides permanent recognition for those who have served our nation. This offers a place to reflect on their sacrifice and bravery... it's a place to remember those who fought for our country.
I only spent about thirty minutes here, but if I return to Brisbane in the future... it's on my list to spend more time here.
Written 2 August 2022
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Graham S
Tewantin, Australia4,423 contributions
Jul. 2022
As I had been reading the book "Deception Bay" about 1940s Brisbane this landmark featured describing it as a congregating point for soldiers who also barbequed sausages on the flame; such was the desperation in those times. Its a good book, gotta say!
Written 22 July 2022
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wing6rider
Canberra, Australia1,156 contributions
Jul. 2022
We had a nice wander around here as we also did an Adventure cache! This meant we could appreciate the history. YMMV
Written 13 July 2022
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Simon B
City of Greater Geelong, Australia2,673 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Difficult to rate under 5 any ANZAC memorial space yet this measures true.
Spectacular space, stone architecture and stirring information & plaques.
Near heart of city, reminding daily commuters the sacrifice past for present freedom.
Spectacular space, stone architecture and stirring information & plaques.
Near heart of city, reminding daily commuters the sacrifice past for present freedom.
Written 19 May 2022
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