A historical mainstay in Brisbane City since it first opened in 1930, Anzac Square is the designated State War Memorial of Queensland – a site dedicated to the people who have served our country in wars and past and present. Located in lush surroundings between Ann Street and Adelaide Street in the CBD, Anzac Square – including its Shrine of Remembrance and Eternal Flame – offers Queenslanders a place to reflect on our country’s military history and the many brave sacrifices made over the years. Nestled beneath Anzac Square is where you’ll find the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries, a set of galleries curated by State Library of Queensland, where visitors can take a deep dive into Queensland’s war history.
Whilst you go on this archival expedition, the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries team are keen to make the health and safety of gallery visitors and staff their priority. The venue will limit the number of people allowed in the gallery spaces during opening hours, with up to 20 people at a time able to access the WWI Memorial Crypt and WWII Gallery from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday to Friday, while the Post WWII Gallery may only be viewed on request. The galleries will also be increasing the frequency of cleaning practises and hand-sanitiser facilities will be available on-site. As a condition of entry to Anzac Square Memorial Galleries, visitors must provide their contact details and consent to this information being forwarded to Queensland Health to adhere to COVID contact tracing procedures.
The article was created in partnership with our friends at State Library of Queensland. For more information and to plan your visit, head to the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries website.