Visit the SJMC

Only a 90-minute drive from Paris, the Sir John Monash Centre offers an outstanding Western Front experience for visitors to the Somme region of France.

Offering an introduction to the Australian Remembrance Trail—which links battlefield sites from the Flanders region in southern Belgium down to the Somme River valley in northern France—the Sir John Monash Centre is a must see inclusion on any travel itinerary.

Opening hours

10am – 5pm daily.

Closed from 29 January to 9 February 2024 (inclusive). Closed 1 May 2024.

Admission

Entry is free.

Advance booking is recommended.

What to expect

A visit to the Centre will vary in length, based on your interests, but we recommend allowing approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

To gain the full experience of the Centre, visitors need to use their own mobile devices, headphones or ear buds, combined with the SJMC App. Free Wi-Fi access is available across the site.

Before visiting the Centre you’re encouraged to download the SJMC app and fully charge your mobile device.

Filming and Photography

You are welcome to take photos and films as part of your visit, for your personal, non-commercial use. However, please:

  • avoid the use of flash and tripods
  • avoid taking photos or filming people without permission
  • avoid taking photos of children without permission from their parent or guardian
  • look out for signs telling you where photography or filming is not allowed
  • If you wish to take photographs or film for commercial use please speak to Centre staff

Visitor amenities

RESTROOMS

Accessible restrooms are available at the front of the site in the Orientation Building, and in the basement of the Sir John Monash Centre.

FOOD AND DRINKS

You can enjoy coffee, tea, light bites and hot food at the café.

We accept cash, Visa and Mastercard.

Food and drinks are not permitted in the galleries.

LOCKERS

Lockers are available.

While most strollers are permitted inside the Centre, please be advised that restrictions may apply.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Sir John Monash Centre has been designed to cater to visitors of varying abilities. To enter the centre there are a series of ramps and a lift is available in the main building to access the locker and restroom facilities. Please contact us before your visit if you have any specific concerns.

Trained, registered and visibly identified assistance animals are welcome when accompanied by their handler.

PARKING

Coach, car and disabled parking is available on site.

GROUP BOOKINGS

If you are travelling with a group, bookings are necessary to guarantee a booking time.

 

Map of the Sir John Monash Centre
Map of the Sir John Monash Centre
Map of the Sir John Monash Centre

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