Brisbane Open House tour: the history of Anzac Square

Sunday, July 16, 2023, 10:30am – 12:30pm Have you ever wanted to learn more about the history and design of Anzac Square and Memorial Galleries?Opened in 1930, Anzac Square is the State War Memorial of Queensland; a significant public and historical site dedicated to the men and women who have served their country in conflict and in peace since the Boer War. It was borne from a grieving society, who gave and lost so much during the First World War, and paid for by individual donations – ordinary people, who were themselves facing difficult times in the years between WWI and the Great Depression.As part of Brisbane Open House 2023, join us for a free 30-minute guided tour exploring the history behind Queensland’s pre-eminent war memorial. Come along to discover: The significance of the Shrine of Remembrance and eternal flame The incorporation of symbolism in the design of Anzac Square The significance of the statues and memorials in the parklands, including the new Indigenous Veterans Memorial The recent renovations and restoration of this heritage listed site And the largely unknown history of the Memorial Galleries; a hidden treasure beneath the Cenotaph.As part of this tour guests will also be able to view the breathtaking Don Ross mosaic, on display from Monday 3 to Sunday 23 July. This emotive artwork is a powerful tribute to the men and women who served in WWII and features an astounding 140,000 hand cut Smalti Tessera (Venetian glass) tiles. Venue: Anzac Square, Brisbane City Venue address: Anzac Square, 228 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City Event type: Free, Tours Cost: Free Age: Suitable for all ages Bookings: Bookings required via the Anzac Square website. , Tours run for 30 minutes and depart 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am and 12pm., To begin your tour, meet our knowledgeable tour guides at the main entrance of the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries (look for the large double brass doors located beneath the Shrine of Remembrance, on the left corner of the Anzac Square parklands). Bookings required: Yes