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The Victoria Barracks Museum, Brisbane unravels a lot about Queensland's colonial days. The building was built around 1864 and is used at present as a Tri Service institution. It is therefore that the general public cannot access the museum during the working days. The Museum is controlled both by the Army History Unit and the Queensland Military Heritage Foundation. It is an official Army sponsored museum. The original barracks consisted of nothing but barrack blocks, a kitchen a guard's room and office quarters. The soldiers' hospital, the superintendent's house and the police stables were later added to the structure. Address : Victoria Barracks Petrie Terrace Queensland 4000 Timings : The Victoria Barracks Museum is open only on the Sundays from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. There are no entry charges. How to Reach : You can reach the place both by train and bus. Features of the Victoria Barracks Museum: - Find a wide range of war weapons that were used between 1899 and 1972 by Australian, Allied as well as enemy forces.
- Also there are old uniforms in display.
- The Victoria Barracks Museum also features models and replicas of medals that were offered to the men and women who served in the Australian Army during 1860 to 1980. There are medals of First World War, Second World War, the Boer war and other Gallantry Awards.
- The Victoria Barracks Museum also showcases photographs and other military memoranda.
- The War Office in London designed the Barracks it succeeds in creating an ambience appropriate to the place.
Accommodation facilities near the Victoria Barracks Museum : Find accommodation for yourself at Petrie Terrace in the Banana Bender Backpackers. Restaurants near the Victoria Barracks Museum : There are plenty of places where you can dine and enjoy at Pierre Terrace. You can find all kinds of food starting from snacks and drinks to elaborate food items. • Casablanca Brasserie Bar café and Cellar Club • Gambro Sea food Restaurant • Caxton Hotel • Chic Boutique • Calyxo Expresso Bar and Café • Hog's Breath Café • Romeo's • O'Leary's Bar and restaurant • Hotel L.A. Do visit the Victoria Barracks Museum, Brisbane to learn about Brisbane's military history!
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