Brisbane’s history during times of war is reflected in the many war memorials and museums scattered across the city. ANZAC Square, Adelaide Street
Brisbane's best known memorial to Australia's service men and women is ANZAC Square with the Shrine of Remembrance, Eternal Flame and World War II Shrine of Memories.
Brisbane's most recent memorial is the Gallipoli Memorial at Roma Street Parkland. Its design reflects the terrain of ANZAC Cove and acknowledges the bravery of all Gallipoli soldiers - both ANZACS and Turks. It stands adjacent to the Rats of Tobruk Shrine and the Australian-Vietnamese Memorial.
Fort Lytton was Brisbane's frontline of defence from 1881 to World War II.
Freedom Wall, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
More than 15000 individual plaques honouring those who died in war can be viewed at the Freedom Wall at the Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens, Toowong.
Victoria Barracks Museum, Petrie Terrace
Included in the collection are medals, photographs and uniforms in addition to weapons used by Australian, Allied and Enemy forces between 1899 and 1972.
Queensland Military Memorial Museum, Fortitude Valley
The collection includes uniforms, medals, flags and weapons from 1857 to modern day.
MacArthur Museum, Edward Street
A World War II Museum including the actual office occupied by General Douglas MacArthur.
Queensland Maritime Museum, South Bank
Among the exhibits is the historic late WWII anti-submarine vessel, HMAS Diamantina.
Almost every older suburb has a dedicated War Memorial, which becomes the centre of attention and remembrance each year on ANZAC Day, 25th April.
Currently hosting The Courage of Ordinary Men: three stories of the Victoria Cross - an evocative exhibition featuring three Victoria Crosses and the wartime experience and personal histories of the men who received them.
