Calendar of Events

Join us for our author talks series in the AWM theatre, bringing together some of Australia’s leading voices to talk about their new books. When North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950, the newly formed 27th British Commonwealth Brigade was among the first United Nations reinforcements sent to the front. Drawing on his new […]

From the colonial frontiers of Australia to the South African veldt, Australia's first wars were fought across the expanses of the British Empire. Tickets for in-person and virtual attendance are available, with 20% off in-person tickets on offer until 31 July Imperialism and Resistance: Australia's First Wars is a two-day conference that brings together authors, historians, […]

he Anglo-German Naval Agreements of 1935 and 1937 are among the most misunderstood and misrepresented elements of the interwar naval arms control architecture.  Far from being the short-sighted acts of appeasement they are commonly portrayed to be, these agreements represented a logical and sensible approach by Britain to resolve the seemingly impossible strategic dilemmas facing […]

The Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company presents: Save the date.   More information to come. Firepower:Lessons from WWII Seminar Series

Australia had its own Thermopylae. We’ve just forgotten it. 15 April 2026 - April 2027 In 480 BC, one of history’s most famous battles was fought in central Greece at the narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae. For three days, a few thousand Greeks—led by 300 Spartan warriors and their king, Leonidas I—held back a vast […]

Celebrating 35 years of recording Polish Culture and Achievements for future generations, through documents, photographs, artifacts and multimedia. In conjunction with the Polish Community Council of Australia, the President and Committee of the Polish Museum and Archives in Australia Inc. cordially invite you to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Polish Museum and Archives in […]

As the saying goes, “An army marches on its stomach.” Yet the essential contributions of those who cook, research, and serve food to hundreds of hungry troops often go unrecognised. Taste of Combat honours the vital work of the Catering Corps and unveils the fascinating science and innovation behind military meals. Step into the world […]

To Fight and Win at Sea:125 Years of Australian Naval History In 1901, the Commonwealth Naval Force was formed, bringing together the separate colonial navies of Australia under one Commonwealth banner. The title ‘Royal Australian Navy’ was granted in 1911. In 2026, we examine these 125 years of Australia’s navy history.   Chief of Navy […]

Join us for a special academic seminar marking 110 years since the first use of the tank in warfare. This day long event will bring together historians, researchers, and military scholars to critically examine the debut of the Mark I tank during the Battle of the Somme. Tickets & full programme to be available by […]

Australia had its own Thermopylae. We’ve just forgotten it. 15 April 2026 - April 2027 In 480 BC, one of history’s most famous battles was fought in central Greece at the narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae. For three days, a few thousand Greeks—led by 300 Spartan warriors and their king, Leonidas I—held back a vast […]

In 2025, the world marked the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, but for millions across the Asia-Pacific, Allied victory in 1945 did not bring peace. Numerous wars ravaged the region in the years that followed, decolonisation created dozens of new states, and millions of people died, migrated, or were otherwise […]