For over a century the BMM has stood as a Memorial and RSL Club Rooms, gradually transforming into one of the largest Memorial Museums in the country. Following a comprehensive 2-year modernisation and redevelopment project, costing $5.1 million, the BMM was officially reopened in 2018. Today the Museum’s world-class exhibits include a permanent display commemorating the role and experiences of our local heroes in both WW1 and WW2 in our main hall; and a state-of-the-art temporary exhibition space that plays host to a series of rotating exhibitions throughout the year. The art compiled of oil on canvas and also fine pencil artwork, showing Modern Warfare, across all Defence Services.

​

Robert felt honoured when asked to be the artist at the opening exhibition. One of his personal favourites BEAUTY WITHIN THE BEAST (a female American Marine drawn in fine art pencil), won The Veteran Community Story Writing & Art Competition in 2018, The Sir Edmund Herring Memorial Prize.

​

The opening exhibition also included a evening of Guest Speaking, where Robert explained how important art was to those who suffer with PTSD.  

​

The museum collection covers from pre Boer War to Afghanistan including Army, Navy, Air Force, POW's and Women's Services. The material is extensive from medals, uniforms & equipment, firearms, swords and bayonets, trench art, personnel items, diaries, letters and post cards. There are some 80 plus folders containing copies of diaries, photos, letters, post cards and records laid out on tables for visitors to browse.