Calendar of Events

During the Summer Olympics, the Sir John Monash Centre invites you to attend a presentation on Sunday 28 July 2024, dedicated to the history of Australian Olympic athletes who served […]

A Public Lecture by Noel Phelan. This year we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944. Operation Overlord was the greatest amphibious […]

Mr. James Rosenberg, Chairman of The Spirit of Australia Foundation, invites you to the annual General Sir John Monash Commemorative Service, to be held Thursday 8th August 2024, at 9.45 […]

Annual Commemorative Event at Lemnos Square.   We have had many services over the years since the official unveiling in 2015. Many dignitaries from here and abroad have visited our […]

4th Light Horse Regiment Memorial Association Including 4th Light Horse Regiment Association 1914 - 1919 In conjunction with the 4/19 Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment Association Inc. Sunday 11th […]

Step back into history and witness a lively debate of the 1920s come to life. Our latest exhibition commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Shrine of Remembrance, offering a nostalgic […]

This unique photographic exhibition unites two distinct groups of men separated by a century, connected by conflict and the art of photo montage. The first group comprises the men of […]

A wreath laying to honour all those who served in the Vietnam War. This service commemorates all those who served in the Vietnam War on the anniversary of the Battle […]

In this special National Family History Month webinar, learn how to navigate the Library’s extensive newspaper collection to research your family history. Whether you’re looking to debunk a family urban […]

At first glance, the world of fashion and the gravity of military service may appear distant, even disparate. Yet, they share a tapestry of connections that reveal themselves in profound […]

Faces of Peace showcases the stories of 30 local peacekeepers from regional Australia that have dedicated their lives to promoting peace in vastly different parts of the world. Each of […]

Aviation Enthusiasts Down Under (AEDU) are pleased to present the Canberra Bomber Symposium. To be held on Saturday 7th September 2024 at the conclusion of the Temora Aviation Museum’s September […]

The Syria-Lebanon theatre of the Second World War has become the great undiscussed warzone. Don’t mention the war! In June 1941 Commonwealth, Australian and Free French forces invaded Syria, out […]

The skies will burst into life with awe-inspiring aerobatics by Australia’s top champion pilots, showcasing their world-class skills. Witness the thrilling sights and sounds of rare World War II Warbirds […]

This unique photographic exhibition unites two distinct groups of men separated by a century, connected by conflict and the art of photo montage. The first group comprises the men of […]

Join us for the grand opening at 6.30 - 8.30pm on Thursday 19 September at Trinity College. Refreshments will be served in the Bernado Family Atrium. RSVP essential, click here […]

At first glance, the world of fashion and the gravity of military service may appear distant, even disparate. Yet, they share a tapestry of connections that reveal themselves in profound […]

Find out why Melbourne’s Athenaeum Library has been delighting folk for almost a century. Melbourne’s Athenaeum Library has been here since 1839. Learn about its history and about the Library […]

This full day seminar is co-presented by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and the Genealogical Society of Victoria. Discover the hidden stories in Victoria’s cemetery records when you join […]

Step back into history and witness a lively debate of the 1920s come to life. Our latest exhibition commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Shrine of Remembrance, offering a nostalgic […]