Calendar of Events

Step 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 experience that, for the first time, delves into the forgotten designs for Victoria's War Memorial. Explore the entries of the 1921 War Memorial design competition, […]

Discover a compelling exploration of history and memory through the eyes of Central Victorian artist Clayton Tremlett in our latest exhibition. After more than six years of dedicated research, Tremlett presents a comparative portrait study of sixty-six First World War Digger memorials, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the faces that have stood as […]

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 […]

Uncover a rare glimpse of one of the forgotten battlefields of the Second World War in this captivating talk with author and historian Dr Adrian Threlfall. In October 2024, Threlfall embarked on an extraordinary journey to Papua New Guinea, retracing the steps of his great-uncle and the 7th Australian Division after their campaign at Kokoda. […]

Discover a compelling exploration of history and memory through the eyes of Central Victorian artist Clayton Tremlett in our latest exhibition. After more than six years of dedicated research, Tremlett presents a comparative portrait study of sixty-six First World War Digger memorials, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the faces that have stood as […]

Step 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 experience that, for the first time, delves into the forgotten designs for Victoria's War Memorial. Explore the entries of the 1921 War Memorial design competition, […]

Mark the National Day for War Animals with this intriguing webinar on the remarkable contributions of pigeons during conflict. Join Nigel Allsopp, President of the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation and author of Anzac Mascots, as he delves into the extraordinary stories of these unsung heroes. From their crucial roles in wartime communication to their […]

Submarine Cables – a hidden weakness? With Samuel Bashfield. Samuel Bashfield is an Australian expert on Indo-Pacific security and defence policy. Sam speaks and publishes on national security and defence issues in leading international disciplinary journals and influential media outlets. In his current role as Research Fellow in Defence at the University of Melbourne’s Australia […]

Discover a compelling exploration of history and memory through the eyes of Central Victorian artist Clayton Tremlett in our latest exhibition. After more than six years of dedicated research, Tremlett presents a comparative portrait study of sixty-six First World War Digger memorials, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the faces that have stood as […]

Monday 10th to Sunday 16th March 2025 The theme will be; Year of the Mack and Unimog As always, the event is open to all ex-military vehicles but our theme for 2025 is to encourage owners of Mack and Unimog military vehicles to come along. The entry form can be opened on the link below, […]

Uncover a forgotten battle off Australia’s shores. Join Dr Tom Lewis as he talks about his new book about a battle between Australia & Japan Release Date: 10/Mar/2025 Subject: Military History, WWII Pages: 440 Book Type: Paperback Dimensions: 230mm x 153mm ISBN: 9781923300064 Uncover a forgotten battle off Australia’s shores. Join Dr Tom Lewis as […]