ARMY MUSEUM OF NEW SOUTH WALES

The Army Museum of New South Wales is housed in the original 25-cell District Military Prison which was constructed in 1847. The Museum features many army uniforms from the earliest Colonial times through the Boer War, the Great War and Second World War. It also exhibits medals awarded to veterans of these conflicts including Victoria Crosses, Military Crosses, Distinguished Service Orders, Campaign Medals, Royal honours and various historical accoutrements.

Victoria Barracks is one of the best-known examples of military architecture in Australia. The Regency-style Victoria Barracks was designed by Lieutenant-Colonel George Barney, who also built Fort Denison and reconstructed Circular Quay. Most of the barracks was constructed using locally quarried sandstone between 1841 and 1849. The barracks were then occupied by British troops up until 1870 before being taken over by the New South Wales colonial forces.

After the success of Federation in 1901, Victoria Barracks housed the various headquarters responsible for administering and co-ordinating the military. Between 1931 and 1936 the barracks was home to the Royal Military College, located at Duntroon before and since. From July 1938 to July 1940 it also housed the Command and Staff School. Today, Victoria Barracks is home to the Headquarters of Forces Command.

The Barracks are widely considered to be one of the best examples of a British colonial military barracks in the world.