Leading Museums, Museum Leaders

AWM’s Matt Anderson discusses AWM expansion

October 23rd, 2020 | Browse other: News. | Tagged with: , |

Image: Supplied: AWM.

War Memorial Director defends $500 million renovation

On RN Breakfast with Fran Kelly

LISTEN HERE

Questions continue to be raised over the planned overhaul of the Australian War Memorial.

The Canberra institution has been given half a billion dollars for major renovations, which includes expanding the exhibition space by 80 percent and adding galleries about the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts

But the expansion means the existing Anzac Hall will be demolished, which has drawn criticism from across the board.

Guest: Matt Anderson, Director of the Australian War Memorial
Producer: Julia Holman
Duration: 11min 53sec
Broadcast: Thu 22 Oct 2020, 8:05am

See also: https://the-riotact.com/australian-heritage-council-takes-aim-at-war-memorial-expansion/412482

Council of Australasian Museum Directors c/o Lynley Crosswell, Museums Victoria, GPO Box 666, Melbourne VIC 3001, © CAMD 2023
Copyright: All information and resources provided on this website remain the copyright of the Council of Australasian Museum Directors. Permission is granted for viewing and downloading for personal and not for profit purposes. Those wishing to reproduce any materials for commercial, educational or other uses are requested to contact us.
Disclaimer: The content of this website is provided for information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. No claim is made as to the accuracy or authenticity of the content of the website. The Council of Australasian Museum Directors does not accept any liability to any person for the information or advice (or the use of such information or advice) which is provided on this website. The information on our website is provided on the basis that all persons accessing the site undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content. No responsibility is taken for any information or services which may appear on any linked web sites. Hostgator.
.