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Camouflage – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaStep 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 […]
Interactive Preview: Second World War Memorial Concert
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaJoin 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, AustraliaMMHN 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 […]
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Under the Same Moon: An Australian battalion at war and a family at home – With Peter Mitchell
Online via ZoomUnder the same Moon intricately weaves together the lives of a family, their sons, and the men of the battalion they join, all set against the backdrop of a bygone […]
By Far Kaymakchalan – Movie Screening
Cinema Nova 380 Lygon St, Carlton, AustraliaUncovering 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 […]
Designing Remembrance – Alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial – Last Days
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaStep back into history and witness a lively debate of the 1920s come to life. Our latest exhibition commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Shrine of Remembrance, offering a nostalgic […]
Taste of Combat – The evolution of military food
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaAs 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, AustraliaJames 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, AustraliaStep 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 […]
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1945: The Reckoning: Presented by Phil Craig
Online via ZoomWednesday 20 August 2025 7:00PM-8:00PM (Australian Eastern Standard Time) Phil explores two stories from the final year of the war that carry great Australia interest, stories that highlight what he […]
Symposium: Allied co-operation in Brisbane during WWII: Australia, USA, Netherlands, UK
The University of Queensland 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia2025 marks 80 years since the end of World War II in the Pacific—a defining moment in global history and in Brisbane’s legacy as a key Allied command centre. To commemorate this […]
Unlearned Lessons of the American Civil War
ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaThe 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, AustraliaThe 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, […]
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MHHV AGM 2025 – ONLINE ONLY
OnlineMembers of MHHV are invited to Join the MHHV Committee for the Annual General Meeting at Online Via Zoom at 1730hrs (5.30pm). Notice of Meeting Annual General Meeting 2025 Wednesday […]
September 2025 Aircraft Showcase
Temora Aviation Museum 1 Tom Moon Avenue, Temora, AustraliaThe 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, AustraliaThe 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, AustraliaThe 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 […]
Taste of Combat – The evolution of military food
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaAs 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. […]
Battle of Fromelles Talk- by Military Historian and Local Author Ross Jackson in Gippsland Sale
Bond Street Event Centre 10 Bond Street, Sale, Victoria, AustraliaThe Bond Street Event Centre is excited to invite you to a compelling evening with military historian and local author Ross Jackson who will be delivering a fascinating talk on […]
Celebrating Dame Vera Lynn and the songs of the 1940s
Dingley Village 31B Marcus Rd, Dingley Village, Victoria, AustraliaCome enjoy a social afternoon with a world class performance celebrating the music of the 40s with Dame Vera Lynn followed by a social afternoon tea and the opportunity to […]
