Royal Australian Armoured Corps Memorial and Army Tank Museum facts for kids
| Established | May 1970 |
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| Location | Victoria, Australia |
| Type | Tank and Military Museum |
| Collection size | at least 80 Tanks/AFVs |
The Royal Australian Armoured Corps Memorial and Army Tank Museum is a special place in Puckapunyal, Victoria, Australia. It's part of an Australian Army training base. This base is home to the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. The museum closed in December 2022 for updates. It is expected to open again in 2025.
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Visiting the Museum
How to Get There
It's best to visit the museum by car or with a group. You cannot walk there or use public transport like buses or taxis. When you arrive, you will need to get a special pass. You can pick up this pass at the security checkpoint on Blamey Avenue.
What You Can See
The Museum's Collection
The museum has more than 80 armoured fighting vehicles. These are displayed both outdoors and inside the museum building. You can also see many other interesting items. These include old uniforms, weapons, and medals. There are also special items and memories from the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. This includes things from the cavalry units that came before it.
Vehicle Gallery
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Vickers Medium Tank Mk II (Special)
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Vickers Mk VIA light tank
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A Matilda II tank
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The AC1 Sentinel tank
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Yeramba Self-propelled Gun
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Rover Light Armoured Car
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Infantry Tank Mk IV Churchill in "Crocodile" flamethrower configuration
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Cruiser Tank Mk VIII Cromwell Mk I
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ASLAV-25
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Australian M113 MRV
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Infanterikanonvagn 91 Self-propelled Gun
More to Explore
- The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
