MacArthur Museum

Look behind the front lines of WWII to discover the role Brisbane played from 1939 – 1945. Visit the office of General Douglas MacArthur.

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Today we commemorate the first bombing of Darwin. On 19th February 1942, 188 aircraft had launched from the Japanese aircraft carriers with their task to sink all shipping in the port, destroy the port facilities and township to prevent them supporting Allied operations.

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15 fascinating Brisbane museums to lose yourself in from @AustTraveller - https://t.co/foRRAHiYJi

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#PlaceThatPic! 📍

Can you guess the location of this international postcard from our collection? 📮

We’ll post the answer in the comments on Wednesday.

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The restoration work in the museum has been completed, and we will reopen to the public on Thursday 29th February at 10am

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Due to this and our scheduled restoration work over the next few months, our last open day for 2023 is Sunday 29th October. We hope to reopen mid-February 2024 and will update you next year.

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The MacArthur Museum Brisbane is currently experiencing issues with our phone and internet and cannot receive messages. If you need to contact us, please do so via our Twitter or Facebook accounts.

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The MacArthur Museum Brisbane's Christmas display is now available for viewing. Our last open day this year will be Tuesday 13th December.

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After MacArthur's death in 1964, Queen Elizabeth II asked Field Marshal William Joseph Slim, 1st Viscount Slim, to pass a message to Mrs. MacArthur. The Queen praised MacArthur as a distinguished leader of Commonwealth troops "during the years of trial."

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Lieutenant (Lt) John F. Kennedy was commanding patrol torpedo boat, PT-109, in August 1943, when a Japanese destroyer ploughed into the starboard side. An Australian Coastwatcher, Lt Arthur Evans, witnessed the collision and helped co-ordinate a rescue. 📗 https://t.co/WU0v80AV12

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Every year the MacArthur Memorial hosts an ANZAC Day ceremony. General MacArthur was particularly supportive of ANZAC Day and referred to troops from Australia and New Zealand as "comrades in arms."

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The MacArthur Museum Brisbane will be open on Anzac Day from 12 noon

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The MacArthur Museum Brisbane will be closed this Sunday 17th April for Easter

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The MacArthur Museum Brisbane will be closed from noon on Thursday 17th March for a private function.

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March 11, 1942: MacArthur and his family escape Corregidor aboard PT-41. Six days later he and his family reach the safety of Australia.

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Many communities have been impacted by the recent flooding events. We know a bit about rescuing flood-damaged records, which may help save family albums, books and personal records. Share with family or friends in affected areas: https://t.co/57LxlHmjtX

NAA: A6180, 18/2/74/37

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The MacArthur Museum Brisbane will open on Tuesday 15th March. Please book your visit through our website at https://t.co/JmNdTGH7Ne

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Due to the ongoing damage inspections, the MacArthur Museum Brisbane has decided to remain closed until further notice. We will update you when we have a reopening date. For more information, please contact us through our website https://t.co/JmNdTGH7Ne

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Upon inspection of the Museum, some damage due to the heavy rainfall has been discovered. Therefore, it has been decided that the MacArthur Museum Brisbane will remain closed until Thursday 10th March so that professionals can inspect and assess the damage.

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Update: the MacArthur Museum Brisbane will no longer be open on Sunday 6th March, but should be open on Tuesday 8th