National Anzac Centre General Entry Ticket
- 1–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
In 1914 over 41,000 service men and women left from Albany bound for World War I. For many this would be the last time they saw home. Today at this very location stands the state-of-the-art award winning National Anzac Centre which uses multimedia, interactive technology and historical artifacts to create a deeply personal connection with the past, as well as pay tribute to those who served. Through traditional museum display and highly interactive multi-media content, visitors assume the identity of one of 32 actual service men or women, and follow their experience of the Great War: From recruitment, through training and embarkation, ship-board life on the convoys, the conflicts at Gallipoli, the Middle East, and the Western Front. Finally, for those lucky enough to survive, you will witness their return home and the difficulties they faced adjusting back into normal society.
Inclusions
What's included
- Access to all buildings within the Princess Royal Fortress
What's not
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Drinks
- Guide
Itinerary
The award winning National Anzac Centre is one of Australia’s most important cultural pilgrimages. Located within Albany’s heritage listed Princess Royal Fortress, the centre overlooks the harbour from which over 41,000 men and women departed Australia for the Great War. Immerse yourself in the Anzac Legend and follow personal stories through state of the art technology, multimedia and historic artefacts. Prepare to remember, learn and explore. After your tour of the National Anzac centre, explore the large coastal guns, bunkers and fortifications of the heritage listed Princess Royal Fortress, a pre-federation coastal defense system which is one of Australia's oldest coastal military sites. For nature and adventure lovers, immerse yourself in a 260 hectare natural reserve surrounding the National Anzac Centre that offers the ultimate blend of natural, cultural, historical and adventure based experiences including historic cultural sites, nature based walking and mountain bike trails, wildflowers, whale watching as well as shopping and dining. The National Anzac Centre precinct can be accessed by car and ample free car parking is available. Allow up to 4 hours to explore both the National Anzac Centre and Princess Royal Fortress, or 2 hours if only touring the National Anzac Centre.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 224 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Great expwrience, well set out.
A great experience to see and interact with people who actually went to war. Great idea to be able to follow a persons footsteps and their journey with the cards
5Must see.
Excellent experience, very insitefull stories both of good and bad aspects of war and the after effects for some of the people as told honestly in the videos. The precinct is worth a visit without going to the ANZAC Centre. Great views. Allow a couple of hours.
5Loved our Visit!
Enjoyed our visit to the National Anzac Centre in Albany. Was impressed with the self guide aspect of our time there. The technology was appreciated. Also found the inclusion of following the story of an individual man/woman’s war time experience interesting….it added another layer too our appreciation of the exhibits. My favourite exhibit was the One Hundred Stories room. Could have stayed in there all day! The stories were very poignant and made our experience even more real.
5Must Visit - National Anzac Centre
A must-visit when you're in Albany. The museum is exceptionally well curated, with each visitor being assigned the journey of a real soldier at the start of the experience. As you progress through the exhibits, you follow their story and discover at the end whether they made it home or not. It's a powerful and deeply personal way to understand the human impact of war. One of the most moving parts of the museum is the room dedicated to all the fallen soldiers. The space features a large open window overlooking the harbour, creating a peaceful place for reflection where families and visitors can pay their respects. The combination of thoughtful storytelling, interactive displays, and stunning location makes the National ANZAC Centre an unforgettable experience.
5Outstanding
Wow wow what a amazing place to visit brought my husband to Albany for his 70th birthday booked it for that day just the look on his face was worth it he is ex army I myself was blown away by the story’s the sadness there strength The set up was out of this world This was a day we will never forget
5So much to be thankful for …
Thought provoking, informative and made for reflection.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Operated by
- National Anzac Centre
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All buildings and attractions adjacent to the National Anzac Centre are included as part of the admission price.
How it compares in Albany
- Its from-price is 78% below the median of the 12 experiences we list in Albany.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 12.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Albany
Albany is a harbour city on Western Australia's south coast, with granite headlands, wild surf, a whaling history and the Anzac story of 1914.
Albany stands on King George Sound on Western Australia's south coast, where a military outpost was founded in 1826, three years before Perth, making it the oldest European settlement in the state. Old stone buildings fill the town centre. In 1914 the first troop convoys of the Australian and New Zealand armies sailed from the sound for the First World War, and the National Anzac Centre in Albany Heritage Park tells the story.
Top-ranked sights in Albany: National Anzac Centre, Albany's Historic Whaling Station, The Gap and Natural Bridge.
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