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Cultural program - Honouring and commemorating veterans

Honouring veterans’ stories and commemorating their service.

We encourage Victorians to engage virtually with these major cultural events and exhibitions that commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II and tell local stories of strength and bravery.

WWII at Home, Response, Reflection & Rejuvenation

Explore Victorian sites of significance to WWII and how they led to social and design innovation.

Dean Bowen’s Imagining Centaur

Celebrated artist Dean Bowen explores the tragic story of Australian Hospital Ship Centaur, sunk on 14 May 1943.

RAAF in the Royal Exhibition Building

Digital stories from RAAF and WAAAF veterans stationed at the Royal Exhibition Building during WWII.

Women Work for Victory in World War II

A free exhibition tracing the contribution of women to victory in World War II.

Reviewed 30 March 2021

World War II 75th Anniversary

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