Memorials

Memorials are often places and structures dedicated to remembrance and plaques and honour rolls listing those who served. Explore collection items relating to this type of memorial below.

View images of the War Memorials of Adelaide in our Flickr album.

The Australian War Memorial in Canberra is the most significant of Australia's memorials. The Memorial developed from a collection of personal and official records, photographs, and battlefield relics collected from the First World War. Today the Memorial commemorates each of the wars in which Australia has participated.

Here in South Australia, cultural institutions, such as art galleries, museums and libraries are important repositories for collections of war related material. The State Library's published and archival collections are a rich resource of material commemorating contributions in times of war.

Visit the RSL Virtual War Memorial combines details of physical memorials throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory with the aim to commemorate all Australians who have served in the armed forces through personal details and stories.