Australian–American Memorial, Canberra

Name: Australian–American Memorial
Address: Sir Thomas Blamey Sq., Canberra, 2602, Australia

#56 among attractions in Canberra

Memorial, Historical place, Monuments and statues

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Facts and practical information

The Australian–American Memorial is in Canberra, the national capital of Australia, and commemorates the help given by the United States during the Pacific War. ()

Unveiled: 16 February 1954Coordinates: 35°17'51"S, 149°9'7"E

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Sir Thomas Blamey Sq.North Canberra (Russell)Canberra 2602 Australia

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Day trips

Australian–American Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Australia, National Carillon, Kings Park, National Portrait Gallery.

0.9 miW
Grand showcase of aboriginal and other art
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
23 min walk • The National Gallery of Australia, situated in the heart of Canberra, is a premier cultural institution and a beacon of artistic heritage in the country. As the national art museum, it houses an extensive collection of over 160,000 works of art, making it one of the...
0.6 miW
Lakefront bell tower that chimes often
National Carillon, Canberra
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0.5 miW
Park
Kings Park, Canberra
14 min walk • Kings Park is a park in Canberra, Australia on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Kings Park is adjacent to Kings Avenue, on the north side of Lake Burley Griffin's Central Basin. The park has a number of community and heritage spaces located within it.
1 miW
Modern gallery and portraiture collection
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
27 min walk • The National Portrait Gallery in Canberra is a collection of portraits of prominent Australians who are important in their field of endeavour or whose life sets them apart as an individual of long-term public interest.
1.1 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Canberra Glassworks, Canberra
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1 miW
Park
Commonwealth Place, Canberra
26 min walk • Commonwealth Place is located on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra. It lies along the ‘water axis’ running along the lake from Black Mountain.
0.7 miNW
Monuments and statues
National Emergency Services Memorial, Canberra
19 min walk • The National Emergency Services Memorial is a memorial located on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin at the southern end of Anzac Parade in Canberra, the national capital of Australia. It was dedicated in July 2004. The overall memorial was designed by Aspect Melbourne Pty Ltd.
0.9 miNW
Memorial
Korean War Memorial, Canberra
25 min walk • The Australian National Korean War Memorial is on Anzac Parade, the principal ceremonial and memorial avenue in Canberra, the national capital city of Australia. The Korean War began on 25 June 1950 when the forces of North Korea invaded South Korea. 17,000 Australians fought...
0.5 miW
Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Police Memorial, Canberra
12 min walk • Australia's National Police Memorial is in the national capital, Canberra, in King's Park on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin adjacent to the National Carillon on Aspen Island. It commemorates Australian police who have died on duty.
1 miW
Park, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Reconciliation Place, Canberra
26 min walk • Reconciliation Place is an urban landscape design in the Parliamentary Triangle Canberra, Australia, commenced in 2001 as a monument to reconciliation between Australia's Indigenous peoples and the mainly European settler population.
0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Blundells Cottage, Canberra
17 min walk • Blundells Cottage is a heritage-listed six-roomed stone cottage located on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, in Canberra, Australia. The cottage was built by George P. Campbell in about 1858 for his ploughman William Ginn on the original Molonglo River floodplain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Australian–American Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Mount Pleasant, Canberra (10 min walk), National Workers Memorial, Canberra (11 min walk), Merchant Navy Memorial, Canberra (12 min walk), National Police Memorial, Canberra (12 min walk).