australian army infantry museum

A very well laid out museum covering the infantry from its inception in Australia to modern times. Easy to find and has a café where you can get something to eat.

The RAInf museum is one of, if not the, corps specific museum in Australia.The collection of war memorabilia is housed in a strikingly modern building adjacent to the entrance of Lone Pine Barracks.Inside is a logically progressive display of the evolution of Australian soldiering and war fighting. One such example is the development of section-strength weaponry and ammunition, highlighting the increased lethality and influence today's soldier projects over his predecessors.There is a small gift shop which includes a limited range of field equipment (more so targeted to those training within LP).The cafe is quaint but provides a good coffee to help break up your visit.I highly recommend this museum.

To day I finally got to this Museum after many years of trying . Took my son and 2 Grandsons aged 12 and 14. None of us were disappointed , we ended up spending a coupe of hours there but could have stayed longer, it was fascinating. The other reviews describe it pretty well .There is a web site you can look up with everything you need to know to get there, have a look.The best endorsement I can give; my grandson went from very little interest to being completely absorbed in a matter of minutes. I was surprised once they seen what was there how quickly they worked it out , they were seeing history and knew it. They loved it.

Gets bigger and better each year. The out lay was ever smart indeed. The new building makes it a pleasure to visit.Thanks

The museum is attached to the Lone Pine Barracks and housed in very modern premises with adequate parking. Souvenirs and food both available for purchase onsite. The layout of the museum is well thought-out, taking the visitor through the various battles in historical order and with displays and narratives of personal experiences that actually engage the visitor. The information available touches not only on the battles but on lifestyles and the political landscape at the time. Liked the availability of some uniforms for kids to have their photos taken. My partner is ex-military and we found it particularly good. Certainly well worth a visit if you have any interest in Australia's military history at all.

I visited this museum today with 14 year old grandson and his 13 year old mate, both interested in military history, weaponry etc. Both were fascinated by the displays and spent a couple of hours looking at the wide range covered, from Sudan Campaign in 1885 to Afghanistan today. As a military history tragic myself, I found the displays to be excellent, covering both the technical and human side of the infantry history. There was a great balance between larger "gee whiz" weaponry, like anti-tank guns, Iroquois helicopter and Bren carrier etc, and personal weapons through the more than 100 years of Australian infantry. The captions were thoughtful and informative and well set out. Good lighting , helpful, friendly staff , a cafe serving good quality, well priced food and a bookshop with an extensive range of publications and souvenirs made for a pleasant day. I will personally go back again for a longer visit to read ALL the captions, having a longer attention span than teenagers, but both boys were very impressed, and I would recommend it highly to anyone with an interest in military history and technology. Another world class facility in the Hunter, and with the new Hunter Expressway an easy drive from Newcastle.

The Singleton infantry museum is located on the border of the Lone Pine Army Barracks and is an easy drive from the Hunter Valley wine region. The museum has a very logic layout and details the Australian Army commitment throughout Australia's history, ranging from the Boer War right through to current operations in the Middle East.The displays are very well presented and give you a good insight to the people, technology, uniforms and politics of each military commitment. Be sure to take your time and read some of the personal stories and try and learn something new. There are some exciting displays of Military vehicles, mortars, rifles and even a helicopter.Overall the museum is suitable for everyone and will be especially interesting to any history buff or active serviceman. I couldn't recommend this Museum any higher, Myself and my girlfriend had the pleasure of staying for over 3 hours and enjoyed it thoroughly.Check it out!

Very interesting place to visit if you are interested in the military. My boys loved it. Contains some wonderful memorabilia of the Infantry Corps history.

This place has been done very well, the standards of the exhibits are as good as anywhere I have been. it is free for Defence members or $8. The cafe is good and has all you need for lunch or a snack, as well as coffee. The gift shop has a lot of nice bits and pieces as well.If you are going through or around the Hunter Valley or singleton, I would recommend a look.

We had some time to kill in Singleton and were struggling with finding something to do when we discovered this museum. It is a long way out of town so if you don't have a car you will need to find a taxi (approx. 30 AUD). The highlight is the collection of artefacts and the story of the ID of a soldier found during archaeological work on the Western Front WW2. The café facilities were excellent.