A memorial, opened in 1941, honors the Australian warriors who fell while defending their land. The Australian War Memorial houses a shrine, a world museum and a comprehensive archive, and through these facilities, it seeks to help Australians remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its lasting impact on Australian society. It includes halls for various shows, in the middle of large areas of the interior, which include several sections and corners of paintings, models, and exhibits about the war, such as tanks, weapons, and others.