Australian Military Museums
| Australian War Memorial. Set aside as a place in Australia where families and friends could grieve for those buried in places far away and difficult to visit - a place that would also contribute to the understanding of war itself. Treloar Crescent, Campbell ACT Australia. +61 (0)2 6243 4211, +61 (0)2 6243 4325 fax. |
| The South Australian Military Vehicle Museum houses vehicles which are not just restored to look at, but are rebuilt to authentic running condition and most are road registered and driven regularly. Military vehicles and items range from the First World War to current times. Displays of militaria, uniforms, smaller vehicles and radios as well as a restoration workshop and the museum shop. Videos on a range of military themes and dioramas depicting wartime scenes. 252 - 280 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide, South Australia, 5015, Australia. mvcssa@sitelites.com.au |
| The Vietnam Veterans Museum is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting memorabilia from Australia's longest war. Over 5000 artifacts, memoribilia, models and dioramas, and photographic material indoors plus outdoor exhibits of Centurion tank, Wessex helicopter , Mk.5 International Truck, 105mm Howitzer, and several Series 3 Landrover vehicles including an ambulance version. 57 Phillip Island Road, San Remo, Victoria, Australia. +61 3 56785999, +61 3 56785995 fax. vvmuseum@nex.net.au |
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