This Mother’s Day, explore personal stories and memorials at Anzac Square that highlight the ways in which Queensland women have chosen to commemorate the wartime service and sacrifice of their loved ones over the last 90 years.

Discover the people, places and stories that underpin the Queensland war experience in this series of free public talks hosted by Anzac Square Memorial Galleries.

This talk series draws from State Library’s digital collection of military stories, diaries, letters, photographs and artefacts and includes a tour of Anzac Square Memorial Galleries.

Duration: 45-60 minutes

Location: Meet at the main entrance of the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries (look for the large double brass doors located beneath the Shrine of Remembrance, on the left corner of the Anzac Square parkland)

Bookings essential

Conditions of entry

Please consult our conditions of entry before making your booking: https://www.anzacsquare.qld.gov.au/alerts

General enquiries

Contact the Anzac Square Visitor Services team on 0466 922 259 or email anzacsquare@slq.qld.gov.au

Access

Information on how you can access us can be found here: https://www.anzacsquare.qld.gov.au/plan-your-visit.

Please let us know, via the booking form, if you have mobility challenges. All interactive screens in the galleries are wheelchair accessible. Ambulant toilets are also available in the Post World War II Memorial Gallery.

Cancellations

Two days’ notice for cancellation of tours would be appreciated. Please cancel via Eventbrite. Alternatively, email anzacsquare@slq.qld.gov.au or contact us on 0466 922 259.

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