National Vietnam Veterans Museum

The National Vietnam Veterans Museum is a treasure house of Vietnam era memorabilia and the spiritual home of all Vietnam Veterans. We bring to life the story of Australia's longest war.

The armoury contains weaponry of the period. Displays include exquisitely made diorama, photographs, uniforms, equipment and vehicles. The Vietnamese Community has contributed cultural artefacts and information. 

The Huey Cobra helicopter, "the exhibit with attitude” is an awesome sight, armament intact, the only one in Australia. The 'Light and Sound Show is technical excellence and provides an overview of Australia's involvement; an evocative and very moving experience.   

Veterans are fascinated by the balls that decided their fate in the lottery of “conscription”. The Long Tan cross replica, made for the 40th Anniversary commemoration, stands proudly in the Garden of Reflection, whilst the wall of “bricks”; is the tribute, by families and friends of veterans, honouring their service.

The Museum has great historical and cultural significance for Australians of all ages.   Entertaining and educational, whilst making no political comment, just showing how it was.

Our Research Library and Archive holds much information useful to students and historical scholars, offering on-line facilities for research relating to the Vietnam conflict and listings of personnel, enabling visitors to track family involvement in the armed forces at that time.

This Museum is the result of much effort by the Veterans themselves, relying almost wholly on volunteer labour for the construction, fitting and dressing of the building. The staff consists of volunteers who are themselves Veterans or people connected in some way to the Veteran Community.  

A visit to this new attraction will bring back memories for some and provide food for thought for others. Our Café serves light snacks and great coffee while our shop has unique memorabilia popular with all visitors.