Anzac Memorial

The Anzac Memorial is an Art Deco war memorial and museum located in Hyde Park South in central Sydney, New South Wales. Completed in 1934 and designed by architect C. Bruce Dellit with sculptures by Rayner Hoff, it commemorates the service and sacrifice of New South Wales soldiers in World War I and subsequent conflicts. It houses exhibitions, archives and ceremonial spaces including the Hall of Memory and Pool of Reflection.

Visitors can expect a symmetrical Art Deco building set at the southern end of Hyde Park with a Pool of Reflection and formal avenues. Inside, the ground floor Hall of Memory features Rayner Hoff's central sculpture 'Sacrifice', a domed ceiling with 120,000 gold stars, and side chapels. The lower level contains a permanent exhibition on New South Wales military history, personal stories, artefacts and interpretive displays. The exterior features large bronze reliefs and stone sculptures. The site is landscaped and offers quiet contemplative spaces.

Built to commemorate New South Wales soldiers who served in World War I, the Anzac Memorial was designed by architect C. Bruce Dellit following a 1930 competition and features sculptures by Rayner Hoff. Foundation stone laid in 1932 and officially opened on 24 November 1934 by the Duke of Gloucester. It was later extended to commemorate service in World War II and subsequent conflicts, with a major refurbishment and Centenary Extension completed in 2018.

The memorial is the principal war memorial for New South Wales and a major site for Anzac Day and Remembrance Day commemorations. It serves as a place of remembrance, education and reflection on Australian military service, and is recognised for its Art Deco architecture and integrated sculpture program.