National Vietnam Veterans Museum

The National Vietnam Veterans Museum of Phillip Island is nationally recognised in Victoria.

The museum exhibits the Australian involvement in the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1972 and has a wide array of displays, photographs, memorabilia and artefacts.

The Vietnam Veterans Museum was officially opened in 2007. It is the largest and most comprehensive museum of its kind in Australia. It as founded and built by Vietnam veterans, family members and other volunteers.

Today, the museum houses many photo exhibitions, war equipment, and stories relevant to the Vietnam War. It has on display many of the vehicles used throughout the war, including a 105mm Howitzer, a Centurion tank, Land Rovers, and an AH-1G HueyCobra Gunship. There are also aerial rockets and precision-guided missiles on display.

Apart from these exhibits, the Vietnam Veterans Museum houses many war photos and stories narrated through the displays. Veterans and family members have donated many items, and others have been gifted from institutions like the Australian War Memorial or the RSL.

The Vietnam Veterans Museum on Phillip Island is a popular tourist destination where visitors can learn about the Vietnam War from an Australian perspective. You can take a self-guided tour throughout the museum, or if you are travelling in a group, opt for a guided tour.

The museum allows visitors to remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by those involved in the Vietnam War.