THIS Saturday the War Memorial is opening up it’s remarkable annex to the public.
Nestled within the industrial suburb of Mitchell is an enormous purpose-built warehouse. Within its walls are some of Australia’s national treasures.
The Treloar Technology Centre is the Australian War Memorial’s conservation facility and storage hub. Its doors are rarely opened to the public, but on Saturday 5 September the Memorial’s open day, Big things in store, will allow visitors inside to uncover its secrets, which include a vast array of aircraft, rockets, vehicles, tanks, artillery, and equipment used by – or against – Australians in war for over a century.
Big things in store is a unique opportunity for the whole family to experience one of the world’s greatest military collections.
Entry is by donation, with proceeds going to support the work of the Australian War Memorial. Gates open to the public from 9 am to 3 pm, Last entry is at 2.30 pm.
Treloar Technology Centre, 8 Callan St, Mitchell ACT
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