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Brisbane’s immediate geography is synonymous with beach and sun, but the city offers a lot more than coastal bliss. Queensland’s capital for one, connects visitors to a turbulent and fascinating past with a series of superb military museums.
Queensland Military Memorial Museum

Featuring over 2,000 items, from weapons to uniforms dating back to the early 1800s, the Queensland Military Memorial Museum offers a detailed view of the state’s military history. Highlights include photographs from pre-Federation Queensland, medals from the Maori Wars of New Zealand, and a famous “Brown Bess” musket.
MacArthur Museum

A rough Australian equivalent of Britain’s Cabinet War Rooms in London, Brisbane’s MacArthur Museum takes visitors back to the World War II era of air-raid shelters and blackouts. Dedicated to the famous American General Douglas MacArthur, the museum includes the actual office where he devised his war strategy, and a series of themed displays that educate people on his life as a soldier and civilian.
Victoria Barracks Museum

Located on a 19th century Australian Army base, the Victoria Barracks Museum is a listed heritage site that offers a glimpse into life back in the early days of the Commonwealth. The museum sports an impressive collection of weapons used in Australia between 1899 and 1972 by Australian, Allied and enemy forces. The Brisbane Barracks Museum also features a collection of military uniforms and medals awarded for valiant service.
The 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment Museum

Named after regiments of the famous Queensland Mounted Infantry, the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment Museum houses a large collection of military artifacts from the 19th century and early 20th century. Located at the Gallipoli Barracks, in Brisbane’s Enoggera suburbs, the Light Horse Infantry Museum features displays from early colonial times, the Boer War and World War I. Additionally, the museum has a collection of items from deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor.
Queensland Police Museum

Located in the headquarters of the Brisbane Police Department, the Queensland Police Museum boasts 25 educational displays, ranging from a simulated crime scene to a police library. The facility offers a unique fly-on-the-wall opportunity to learn about the history of law enforcement in the city, study the most infamous crimes in the history of Brisbane and employ real investigative techniques.
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