Revisit our program of special exhibitions, previously on display in the Galleries of Remembrance.
For Kin and Country
First Peoples have combined modern military and traditional skills to serve in the ADF from the Boer War to the present day. Explore their stories in a revisiting of this Shrine exhibition.
Ink in the Lines
This Australian War Memorial touring exhibition focuses on the stories of Australia’s military veterans, through stunning photography of their tattoos.
Changed forever: Legacies of conflict
This exhibition at the Shrine and various venues in Victoria presents stories of migrants from war-torn countries and recent veterans of overseas service.
Tours de Force
This exhibition tells the stories of entertainers that have performed for troops abroad and the special military unit created to recruit, prepare and protect them in war zones.
Defending with Pride
This special exhibition reveals personal stories of LGBTQ+ service people and the journey from denial and exclusion to recognition and inclusion in the Australian Defence Force.
Lust Love Loss
The complex issues surrounding matters of love and sex profoundly affect people, everywhere and every day. Wartime is no exception.
Dean Bowen's Imagining Centaur
Celebrated contemporary artist Dean Bowen explores the tragic story of the sinking of the Australian Hospital Ship Centaur on 14 May 1943.
Between Two Worlds
Immerse yourself in the visual world of three contemporary artists who explore the experience of being a recent veteran.
Through the eyes of the son
An exhibition of John Williams' photography that reflects the artist's preoccupation with the impact of the First World War on Australian culture and society.
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