Calendar of Events

Interactive Preview: Second World War Memorial Concert

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Join us for a special preview of the Second World War Memorial, a powerful commemorative concert marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War. This is the […]

100th Anniversary of the US NAVY fleet visit to Melbourne in 1908

Waverley RSL Sub-Branch Inc 161 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverly, Victoria, Australia

MMHN Director, Michael O’Brien, is presenting at the Naval Historical Society of Australia. The visit of the Great White Fleet, as it came to be known, was the start of […]

By Far Kaymakchalan – Movie Screening

Cinema Nova 380 Lygon St, Carlton, Australia

Uncovering Australia’s forgotten WWI role alongside Serbian forces, By Far Kaymakchalan follows historian Bojan Pajić’s journey to reveal the stories of 1,500 ANZAC volunteers. Filmed in Australia, Serbia, Greece and […]

Taste of Combat – The evolution of military food

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

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. […]

Explorers – The Age of Discovery with James May

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, Australia

James May will premiere a landmark live theatre show in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts, scaled the […]

Camouflage – Exhibition

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Step into the world of camouflage and uncover its surprising history. See how nature has inspired military disguise—from animal patterns to clever tricks of deception. Explore real camouflage uniforms, historical […]

Unlearned Lessons of the American Civil War

ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, Australia

The American Civil War (1861-1865) is sometimes described as the last “old” war, or the first “modern” war. It was really a transition between the “old” way of fighting and […]

Live Enigma Machine Demonstration

ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, Australia

The World War II German Enigma Cipher Machine - Live Demonstration and Explanation by Mike Pritchard of the Australian Spy Museum For The Military History Society of New South Wales, […]

September 2025 Aircraft Showcase

Temora Aviation Museum 1 Tom Moon Avenue, Temora, Australia

The Temora Aviation Museum’s September Aircraft Showcase will feature a spectacular lineup of servicable aircraft from the RAAF 100 SQN Historic Flight Collection, including iconic planes such as the Supermarine […]

Remembering the War – Exhibition

National Library of Australia Parkes Place, Canberra, ACT, Australia

The Second World War represents the greatest loss of life in an armed conflict that the world has ever seen. On the 80th anniversary of the war ending, explore stories […]

Explore Aviation History at the Benalla Aviation Museum

Benalla Aviation Museum 1 Hangar Lane, 35 Samaria Road, Benalla, Victoria, Australia

The Benalla Aviation Museum will be welcoming seniors to inspect their collection. Visitors will have the opportunity to see both flying and static historic aircraft along with aviation memorabilia. Weather […]

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