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EXPERIENCE THE ANZAC LEGEND AT ALBANY’S AWARD
WINNING NATIONAL ANZAC CENTRE
The National Anzac Centre uses
interactive technology and historical artefacts to create a deeply personal
connection with the past, as well as pay tribute to those who served. The
Centre combines traditional museum display and exhibition techniques with highly
interactive content.
Please note that tickets are still available to purchase on the day at the counter, and you are most welcome to do so.
**If you are a Great Southern resident or ratepayer, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK ONLINE. Refer to our friendly staff onsite and take advantage of our League of Local Legends program or sign up here: https://www.nationalanzaccentre.com.au/locallegends
Buying online tickets allows you to come and go at the Centre between 9am and 5pm on the day. Tickets are valid for the entire day on the date for which you have purchased, and you are welcome to come and go as you wish on the day.
Children under 5yrs are admitted free of charge at the time of entry.
The Family Pass is for two adults and two children aged between 5 years and 15 years only. No further concessions apply. Additional Adults, Military Service, Concessions and Children to be selected and added to the purchase.
EXPERIENCE THE STORY
To navigate and interpret the exhibits, visitors assume the identity of
one of 32 actual service men or women, and follow their experience of the Great
War.
Their stories start at recruitment and continue through training and
embarking, life on the convoys and the conflicts of WWI. At the end of
your journey through the Centre, discover the fate of your character – did they
survive, and if they did what was their life like? Book your ticket today to
find out!
MORE TO EXPLORE
The National Anzac Centre is located within the heritage listed Princess
Royal Fortress constructed in 1893. The Fortress buildings have been
beautifully restored with free exhibits and an incredible gift shop. Visitors
can explore the battery guns and the commemorative Convoy Walk which culminates
in a lookout with panoramic views over King George Sound.
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Very well informed and helpful staff were able to assist by answering many questions and provide insight into events that occurred over a century ago but still live in the memory of most Australians.
The views from the centre over King George Sound — the last sight of home for many Anzacs — are breathtaking and add a real sense of place and reflection. The museum’s layout is thoughtful and modern, balancing education with commemoration.
An essential visit for anyone travelling through Albany.
The main centre was very informative with good views of the coast.
The viewing area right at the top of the fortress is a must see, I was fortunate enough for it to be a clear day and you can see far and wide.
Really would recommend.
The surrounding grounds are just as moving—a peaceful setting with well-maintained gardens, winding paths, and places to pause and reflect. The combination of history, nature, and stunning coastal scenery makes this a truly special place to honour and remember the sacrifices of those who served.
The interactive displays draw you in, as you are following the story of a real ANZAC through the exhibition, with photos, stories and artefacts from all factions on display. Letters read aloud and paperwork to scroll through is fascinating, and gives you an insight into how it must have been and what they felt. I would recommend this to anyone.
Accessibility is good, with ramps and nearby priority parking. Seats are at regular intervals and there is plenty of room for wheelchairs. There are toilets in the foyer.
The staff are lovely and knowledgeable, and explain the process in detail on entry.
Being on the very site where 41,000 Aussies and New Zealonders left for World War 1 by ship is amazing.
Being part of the Albany Heritage Precint places you in good position to enjoy a still living history.
Concessional entry was $21 per person and we were each given a card of an Anzac who you could follow, through placing the card on various interactive card readers located at different places throughout the centre, from their enlistment, through their participation in various fields of combat and following the war, provided they were not killed. In this way the Centre seeks to commemorate the war through the stories of ANZACS.
Exceeding well done and highly recommend a visit.
Over 12 thousand horses were on the convoy of ships.
The trenches and hidden caves were amazing
High on the hill with plenty of free parking shared with the Fort complex. Parking for caravans/buses is separate & could do with some more signage to direct you.
Entry was $21 concession for 9-5 - can come & go throughout the day. Probably needs a couple of hours if you want to read all the storyboards, listen to the commentaries, research your 'soldier' & watch the videos.
Unfortunately, the coffee shop was not open when we visited.
Really well done. Staff were well trained & very helpful. Congrats
A truly meaningful and moving understanding and reflection of the sacrifices made for our todays, given by our ANZACs and others. Beautifully set out and the in-depth history and journey shown visually, verbally and interactively is amazing. We will visit again if ever back in Albany, a simply must do
Also all the other facts about the Anzac are very intersting.
However I feel the information here is overall unbalanced in that it glorifies war too much, leaving out the horrors and anxieties soldiers experienced. This may have been done to deliver a feeling of positive patriotism to the experiencer's of the museum.
With the audio stories, many of these are too unemotional. Where there is tragedy, the emotional tone of the narrations could have been informed by the terror and confusion the men faced. Also nothing in there questions the legitimacy of sending all of those young men up there. This is still debated. That it is still debated could have been made known in a place like this.
My favorite display is the interactive table-screen. The view from the Anzac Center is great, and the staff do their best.
Very good for children who are able to read but inside not really great for little ones. They would get bored - and also its such a moving experience it needs quiet respect in a way.
But outside there are lots of mitary machine and equipment to climb on and bunkers to explore which they would love.
We then headed into the memorial centre.
What an amazing experience, to relive what our young men had to endure, humbling!
Highly recommend this when you are next in Albany.
Outside they have ships guns, torpedoes, gun pits, coastal defences, amazing scenery of the bays, coast. Absolutely worth a visit. To note they off any serving or Ex Defence member a very generous discount.
The gift shop also offers a lot of items to make your trip memorable.
Fantastic views from the top of the walk.
A fantastic balance of historic detail and storytelling. Four hours flew by. Followed by a wonderful lunch at the facility restaurant.
The views across the sound and harbour are evocative, however there is so much emotion it is hard to spend much more than an hour.























