Past Exhibitions

Learn about the rich connections between the uniforms that once graced the battlefield and the iconic fashion staples we embrace today.

This insightful photographic exhibition delves into the enduring social and physical impacts of the Great War on Australian society.

This first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine explores the experiences of children during war, and how their ideas about war and the military are shaped by the world around them.

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.

This Australian War Memorial touring exhibition focuses on the stories of Australia’s military veterans, through stunning photography of their tattoos.

This exhibition at the Shrine and various venues in Victoria presents stories of migrants from war-torn countries and recent veterans of overseas service.

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.

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.

The complex issues surrounding matters of love and sex profoundly affect people, everywhere and every day. Wartime is no exception.

Celebrated contemporary artist Dean Bowen explores the tragic story of the sinking of the Australian Hospital Ship Centaur on 14 May 1943.

Immerse yourself in the visual world of three contemporary artists who explore the experience of being a recent veteran.

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.