Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently marked a significant milestone by officially inaugurating the new Main Entrance at the Australian War Memorial.

Sitting underneath the Commemorative Entrance of the 84-year-old building, the Prime Minister unveiled a plaque enabling accessible and weatherproof access to all visitors.

Albanese stated: “For nearly eight and a half decades, the Australian War Memorial has kept the memory of all who have served alive and strong. The new Main Entrance opens the Memorial’s heart even wider to all Australia.”

Australian War Memorial director Matt Anderson mentioned, “This new Main Entrance is a key stage in enabling the Memorial to be more accessible to more visitors in the decades ahead.”

Australian War Memorial

At the center of the Main Entrance is a striking glass and steel Oculus, flooding the space with daylight, allowing visitors glimpses of the copper dome above the Hall of Memory.

Additionally, a special display is dedicated to Captain Reginald Saunders, the first Aboriginal officer in the Australian Army.

The Main Entrance also houses access to a gift shop, a theater, and facilities for public functions, enhancing the experience for visitors.