National Vietnam Veterans Museum - Phillip Island, Vic, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Grahame Cookie
S 38° 31.220 E 145° 19.490
55H E 353965 N 5735120
Originally made for a memorial for individual soldiers of the Vietnam Conflict, this has become a poignant place for tourists.
Waymark Code: WMY7KB
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 05/05/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Where's George
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The concept of having a War Museum, specifically for Australia's involvement in Vietnam originated with John Methven in 1996, a Vietnam veteran himself. His collection of artifacts and memorabilia at San Remo got too big, and was moved to this location in March 2007.

The museum and grounds contain a large collection of items and memorabilia including vehicles and aircraft. Expect to take a couple of hours to check it out. There is also a 'mezzanine' level, which I'm not sure is wheelchair accessible.

The Wikipedia site mentions some of the aircraft are on site: de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou; English Electric Canberra Bomber, Westland Wessex Helicopter; Bell AH-1 Helicopter Gunship; Bell UH-1 Iroquois Helicopter; Bell H-13 Sioux Helicopter; and Grumman S-2 Tracker. (visit link)

Address: 25 Veterans Dr, Newhaven, Victoria, 3925
Phone: (03) 5956 6400
FaceBook page: (visit link)

Visited: 1215, Friday, 27 May, 2016
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
Sunday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm


Admission Prices:
Adults - $15 Children (5 - 15 yr) - $10 Under 5 yrs - Free Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) - $40 Concession (Senior Card, Pensioners, Veterans) - $12


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only

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