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Army Museum Bandiana

๐Ÿ“ Bandiana, VIC

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โ˜…4.8(196 Google reviews)๐Ÿ’ฐ$2-$5๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

Australia's largest military museum at Bandiana houses extensive collections of armoured vehicles, weapons, logistics equipment, and Corps-specific exhibits including Australian women in the Army.

โœ“ Military vehiclesโœ“ WWII historyโœ“ Active army baseโœ“ Tanks and armourโœ“ ID requiredโœ“ Extensive collection

๐Ÿ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 6 and up who are drawn to military vehicles and history. The sheer scale of the collection - tanks, armoured vehicles, artillery and logistics equipment - keeps curious kids engaged for hours. Adults with military interests will want even longer.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กBring valid photo ID for every visitor - entry onto the active military base requires it
โฐFactor in extra time for the sign-in process before accessing the museum
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธPlan for at least two hours - the collection is extensive and most visitors do not cover it all in one visit
๐Ÿš—Check opening hours in advance as they are sparse and closures can occur without notice

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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John Copeland

a year ago

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โ€œThis was a very interesting military museum. Not so much for the weapons and armoured vehicles displayed but there is a good display of supporting and logistics vehicles you are unlikely to see elsewhere in Australia. Of really interest are the exhibits from the army's supporting corps such as Ordnance, Medical, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers Supply and Logistics etc. For example, I have never seen any mention, let alone an exhibit, regarding the Army Psychological Corps. So if you have an interest in things military, this is well worth a visit. Note it is located on an active defence base and the usual security protocols for visiting members of the public apply.โ€

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Dan Davies

2 years ago

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โ€œI was impressed by the size and quality of this museum. We only spent 2 hours here and I will need several more similar visits to see it all. My wife and I split up, she was interested in the exhibits and stories about Australian women. I spent my time examining the vehicles and weapons. The whole museum is spotlessly clean and well maintained by caring staff. This not your normal museum since it is on an active army base and only has limited opening hours. If you are interested in military history this is one of the best museums of it's type in Australia. It's a must visit.โ€

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Luke S

a year ago

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โ€œExcellent museum with extensive collections of vehicles and weapons. Staff are friendly, but military procedure is compulsory for all visitors. Sadly, the T-34 tank was moved away to another museum, but there are still countless other tanks and armoured vehicles. Additionally, there are quite a few rare items on display as well. Overall, the museum is quite impressive and makes for a thoroughly enjoyable visit. (Note: the museum is closed indefinitely from April the 28th)โ€

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Vehicles

28 reviews

Helpful staff

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Tanks

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Uniforms

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Army vehicles

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Overview

Army Museum Bandiana preserves Australia's broadest collection of military logistics and Corps history, housed in a WWII-era warehouse on an active army base near Wodonga. Tanks, armoured vehicles, artillery, uniforms and medals fill the space alongside detailed displays from disbanded Army Corps and a dedicated Australian women exhibit. Entry requires photo ID and a sign-in process. Plan for two-plus hours minimum - most visitors find they need multiple visits to cover everything.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:00-15:00
Thursday09:00-15:00
Friday09:00-15:00
Saturday09:00-15:00
Sunday09:00-15:00

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