The Sir John Monash Centre tells Australia’s story of the Western Front in the words of those who served.
Set on the grounds of the Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery in northern France, and adjacent to the Australian National Memorial, the Sir John Monash Centre is the hub of the Australian Remembrance Trail along the Western Front, and establishes a lasting international legacy of Australia’s Centenary of Anzac 2014-2018.
Access and information
Location:
Route de Villers-Bretonneux, behind the Australian National Memorial.
Opening times:
From March to October (inclusive): open every day from 9:30am to 6pm.
From November to February (inclusive): open every day from 10am to 5pm.
Annual closure from 24 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 (inclusive)
Maintenance closure in February. Closed on 1 May.
Entrance fee:
Free entrance. Earphones recommended (available for purchase at 3€).
ABOUT THE CENTRE
This cutting-edge multimedia centre reveals the Australian Western Front experience through a series of interactive media installations and immersive experiences. The SJMC App, downloaded on each visitor’s personal mobile device, acts as a ‘virtual tour guide’ over the Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, the Australian National Memorial and the Sir John Monash Centre.
The experience is designed so visitors gain a better understanding of the journey of ordinary Australians — told in their own voices through letters, diaries and life-size images — and connect with the places they fought and died. A visit to the Sir John Monash Centre will be a moving experience that leaves a lasting impression.
