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Preserving the Australian Army's Heritage and promoting it's rich History.

This page is owned and operated by the Bandiana Army Museum Foundation (Inc), and as such is not a part of the Australian Army, or the Australian Defence Force. All content on this site is the opinion of the Foundation, we do not speak on behalf of the Australian Government. Army Museum Bandiana

Collects, preserves and exhibits the history of various corps of the Australian Army:

• Royal Australian Army Chaplains Department
• Royal Australian Corps of Transport
• Royal Australian Army Medical Corps
• Royal Australian Army Dental Corps
• Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps
• Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers
• Australian Army Catering Corps
• Australian Army Psychology Corps
• Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps
• 2/23rd Australian Infantry Battalion
• Australian Women's Army Service
• Australian Service Nurses
• Army Apprentices
• United Nations, and
• The John Laffin Collection

28/10/2026

🌺🌺🌺11 November 2017 - Remembrance Day🌺🌺🌺

With Remembrance Day fast approaching, Army Museum Bandiana wanted to get some information out:

1. We will be open 11 Nov 27 from 9am until 3pm.
2. There will be a Commemorative Ceremony at 11am on base for Remembrance, therefore there will be RESTRICTED MOVEMENT on and off base from 10.30am - 11.15am - this means you may not be able to gain access to the museum between these times.
3. If you are already visiting the museum at 11am you are welcome to attend our Commemorative Ceremony in the Memorial Gardens across from the museum.
4. We have placed up a Wall of Remembrance for those who would like to post/pin a photo of an ADF member past or current. Alternatively you can place their name on a Rising Sun and place it on the wall.
5. If you are unable to attend the museum prior to the 11th you are welcome to send in the name of the member and the staff will place the Rising Sun on the wall for you.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.

Lest We Forget 🌺🌺🌺

21/10/2026

REMEMBRANCE DAY - POPPY APPEAL

AMB, along with our in house shop, will be selling Poppy Appeal pens, badges, bracelets and keyrings to raise money to support current and former ADF Personnel and their families.
It is a good faith system, where people are asked to place the correct amount found on the top right corner orlf the item, in the Poppy Appeal Bucket co-located on the table.

The Poppy Appeal is RSL Australia's annual fundraising campaign aimed at providing practical support, connection, dignity and stability for veterans and their families. While delivering the very important message of Remembrance.

It is a wonderful campaign we're proud to support.

Lest we Forget 🌺🌺🌺

21/10/2026

BBQ FACILITIES

Many people ask about our BBQ Facilities...let us clear the air.

The BBQ Facilities in the memorial garden across from the museum do not belong to AMB, and are not generally for public use.
However, if you are looking at having a BBQ coinciding with a museum visit, this is possible BUT you MUST email the museum first and seek approval. The email needs to be sent with an appropriate amount of time for us to go through the process of booking the BBQ Facilities on your behalf. As it is not a public space your party will also require supervision and this is not always achievable, hence the request may not be approved.
Please understand we will do our best for you, however some things are out of our control, and we will let you know with appropriate time to organise something else.
Thank you for your understanding.

16/10/2026

At AMB we have a lot to offer in terms of historical artefacts. We have an amazing team who assist with the conservation and preservation of our items including our beloved vehicles.
This beauty was looking a bit worse for wear sitting in our compound, but with a bit of TLC has come back looking brilliant!!
Old Tunza Gutz might need to watch its rear as the prized Wrecky Mech...😅😅😅

16/10/2026

As we all know the museum got a face lift late last year and into early this year. As a result we have also taken the opportunity to upgrade our Gate Guards.
In full Logistics style we have introduced our Pettibone Forklift and
Blitz Truck to the left hand side of out museum, and they look GREAT!!!
Stay tuned for the upcoming right side gate guards...take a guess if you dare at what is going in there 😁😁😁

14/10/2026

🌺🌺🌺REMEMBRANCE DAY🌺🌺🌺

With Remembrance Day quickly approaching AMB is reaching out to let the community know we are setting up a Remembrance Wall in order to commemorate all past and current serving ADF members.
When you come and visit the museum, please bring a small photo of the person you would like to pin up on our wall, preferably in uniform, however we do understand if that is not possible.
Alternatively we have a Commemorative Rising Sun (in pictures) which you are able to name your member and their service.
If you are unable to come in personally, please feel free to send a message with your member and their service and we at AMB will fill out the Rising Sun on your behalf.
Mark your remembrance this year on our Memorial Board.
We look forward to seeing or hearing from you.
Lest We Forget 🌺🌺🌺

14/10/2026

Are you or someone you know looking for a new career path, why not look into the ADF...

6:00pm, Tuesday October 20th 2026

01/10/2026

NURSING AIDS AT WAR

17 Sep 2026 marked the launch of the Australian Army History Series 'Nursing Aids at War' by Dr Jason Smeaton.
This book explores the nursing aid and how the Voluntary Aid Detachments (VADs) became intertwined with the nursing service in the First and Second World Wars. The transition into the Australian Army Medical Women's Service (AAMWS) and the chellenges faced by both VAD and AAMWS. It is the first account of teh AAMWS and offers an understanding of hte impact the war had on women and on genddered ideas of work and spaces.
We were fortunate to have Dr Smeaton and retired COL Jan McCarthy, the muse for the book, present at the launch. They presented to the up and coming Nursing Class then stopped for a cuppa at the Hasty Tasty while enjoying all that AMB has to offer.
Thank yor Dr Smeaton and Col McCarthy for your attendance.
Signed copies of Nursing Aids at War are available to read in the AMB Library.

Address

Gaza Ridge Barracks
Bandiana, VIC
3694

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm
Sunday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+61260532454

Website

https://armymuseumbandiana.com.au/

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