ARMY INFANTRY MUSEUM IN SINGLETON

Australia’s infantry soldiers have earned worldwide respect for their skill. It started in 1885 in the Sudan War where Australian soldiers first served as a contingent, and has continued since then right through to recent conflicts in East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan.

There is no better way to learn this legacy than to visit the Australian Army Infantry Museum in Singleton NSW.

The Museum is the first purpose-built museum in the Australian Defence Force and is beautifully laid out. A display area and mezzanine of 700 square metres present the wartime history of our foot soldiers. Centrepieces and exhibitions show the battles they fought, the weapons they used, the uniforms they wore, and the vehicles and equipment they relied on.

The Museum opened in 2012 and has hosted more than 25,000 visitors including families, schools, veterans and community groups. It represents Australia’s largest small arms collections which should put it on your Bucket List if you are a military history or firearms enthusiast. An Iroquois helicopter that served with the Royal Australian Regiment in East Timor and the Solomon Islands is a stand-out feature and a popular backdrop for photographs.

The Museum also teaches young soldiers bound for the Infantry Corps about the history and traditions of the foot soldiers who have served Australia so well for over 100 years.

Find out more about the museum at www.infantrymuseum.com.au or call 02 6575 0427.