Balibo Veterans’ Museum
May 16, 2025May 27, 2022 \n\n\n\n\n\nBalibo Veterans’ Museum\n\n\nThe Balibo Fort Veterans’ Museum, housed in the extensively renovated historic military barracks, was officially opened on Saturday April 30, 2022.\nThe museum tells the stories of veterans who served in Timor-Leste during World War II, through the Resistance, INTERFET and in the International Stabilisation force, and who all helped to lay the path for a peaceful and prosperous nation. Their stories are told in Tetum and English through colourful wall panels and an audio-visual display.\n \nUnknown\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 AWM P03184.441\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Balibo\n The Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak officiated at the opening ceremony, and was joined by the Australian Ambassador, Bill Costello; the Patron of the Balibo House Trust, Steve Bracks; and many dignitaries, veterans and community members. The Museum was funded by the Timorese and Australian Governments and the project was managed by the Balibo House Trust.\nThe Balibo Fort has played a number of significant roles in Timor’s history, and in more recent times has become an important base for the Timor Awakenings Program and for pilgrimages of Australian veterans and their Timorese counterparts. It is an ideal home for the Museum, which adds yet another reason to visit Balibo.\nThe Museum is free, open to the public, and provides a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of Timorese history. On your visit you can enjoy all the other activities that Balibo has to offer, such as the walking and bike trails, the Fort hotel and its new pool.\n\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0All Balibo House Trust

Balibo Veterans’ Museum

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Balibo Veterans’ Museum

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May 16, 2025May 27, 2022

Balibo Veterans’ Museum

The Balibo Fort Veterans’ Museum, housed in the extensively renovated historic military barracks, was officially opened on Saturday April 30, 2022. The museum tells the stories of veterans who served in Timor-Leste during World War II, through the Resistance, INTERFET and in the International Stabilisation force, and who all helped to lay the path for a peaceful and prosperous nation. Their stories are told in Tetum and English through colourful wall panels and an audio-visual display.

Unknown                                                                            AWM P03184.441                             Balibo The Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak officiated at the opening ceremony, and was joined by the Australian Ambassador, Bill Costello; the Patron of the Balibo House Trust, Steve Bracks; and many dignitaries, veterans and community members. The Museum was funded by the Timorese and Australian Governments and the project was managed by the Balibo House Trust. The Balibo Fort has played a number of significant roles in Timor’s history, and in more recent times has become an important base for the Timor Awakenings Program and for pilgrimages of Australian veterans and their Timorese counterparts. It is an ideal home for the Museum, which adds yet another reason to visit Balibo. The Museum is free, open to the public, and provides a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of Timorese history. On your visit you can enjoy all the other activities that Balibo has to offer, such as the walking and bike trails, the Fort hotel and its new pool.                              All Balibo House Trust

May 16, 2025May 27, 2022

Balibo Veterans’ Museum

The Balibo Fort Veterans’ Museum, housed in the extensively renovated historic military barracks, was officially opened on Saturday April 30, 2022. The museum tells the stories of veterans who served in Timor-Leste during World War II, through the Resistance, INTERFET and in the International Stabilisation force, and who all helped to lay the path for a peaceful and prosperous nation. Their stories are told in Tetum and English through colourful wall panels and an audio-visual display.

Unknown                                                                            AWM P03184.441                             Balibo The Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak officiated at the opening ceremony, and was joined by the Australian Ambassador, Bill Costello; the Patron of the Balibo House Trust, Steve Bracks; and many dignitaries, veterans and community members. The Museum was funded by the Timorese and Australian Governments and the project was managed by the Balibo House Trust. The Balibo Fort has played a number of significant roles in Timor’s history, and in more recent times has become an important base for the Timor Awakenings Program and for pilgrimages of Australian veterans and their Timorese counterparts. It is an ideal home for the Museum, which adds yet another reason to visit Balibo. The Museum is free, open to the public, and provides a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of Timorese history. On your visit you can enjoy all the other activities that Balibo has to offer, such as the walking and bike trails, the Fort hotel and its new pool.                              All Balibo House Trust

Balibo Veterans’ Museum

The Balibo Fort Veterans’ Museum, housed in the extensively renovated historic military barracks, was officially opened on Saturday April 30, 2022. The museum tells the stories of veterans who served in Timor-Leste during World War II, through the Resistance, INTERFET and in the International Stabilisation force, and who all helped to lay the path for a peaceful and prosperous nation. Their stories are told in Tetum and English through colourful wall panels and an audio-visual display.

Unknown                                                                            AWM P03184.441                             Balibo The Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak officiated at the opening ceremony, and was joined by the Australian Ambassador, Bill Costello; the Patron of the Balibo House Trust, Steve Bracks; and many dignitaries, veterans and community members. The Museum was funded by the Timorese and Australian Governments and the project was managed by the Balibo House Trust. The Balibo Fort has played a number of significant roles in Timor’s history, and in more recent times has become an important base for the Timor Awakenings Program and for pilgrimages of Australian veterans and their Timorese counterparts. It is an ideal home for the Museum, which adds yet another reason to visit Balibo. The Museum is free, open to the public, and provides a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of Timorese history. On your visit you can enjoy all the other activities that Balibo has to offer, such as the walking and bike trails, the Fort hotel and its new pool.                              All Balibo House Trust

Balibo Veterans’ Museum

Balibo Veterans’ Museum

Balibo Veterans’ Museum

Balibo Veterans’ Museum

Balibo Veterans’ Museum

The Balibo Fort Veterans’ Museum, housed in the extensively renovated historic military barracks, was officially opened on Saturday April 30, 2022. The museum tells the stories of veterans who served in Timor-Leste during World War II, through the Resistance, INTERFET and in the International Stabilisation force, and who all helped to lay the path for a peaceful and prosperous nation. Their stories are told in Tetum and English through colourful wall panels and an audio-visual display.

Unknown                                                                            AWM P03184.441                             Balibo The Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak officiated at the opening ceremony, and was joined by the Australian Ambassador, Bill Costello; the Patron of the Balibo House Trust, Steve Bracks; and many dignitaries, veterans and community members. The Museum was funded by the Timorese and Australian Governments and the project was managed by the Balibo House Trust. The Balibo Fort has played a number of significant roles in Timor’s history, and in more recent times has become an important base for the Timor Awakenings Program and for pilgrimages of Australian veterans and their Timorese counterparts. It is an ideal home for the Museum, which adds yet another reason to visit Balibo. The Museum is free, open to the public, and provides a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of Timorese history. On your visit you can enjoy all the other activities that Balibo has to offer, such as the walking and bike trails, the Fort hotel and its new pool.                              All Balibo House Trust

The Balibo Fort Veterans’ Museum, housed in the extensively renovated historic military barracks, was officially opened on Saturday April 30, 2022. The museum tells the stories of veterans who served in Timor-Leste during World War II, through the Resistance, INTERFET and in the International Stabilisation force, and who all helped to lay the path for a peaceful and prosperous nation. Their stories are told in Tetum and English through colourful wall panels and an audio-visual display.

Unknown                                                                            AWM P03184.441                             Balibo The Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak officiated at the opening ceremony, and was joined by the Australian Ambassador, Bill Costello; the Patron of the Balibo House Trust, Steve Bracks; and many dignitaries, veterans and community members. The Museum was funded by the Timorese and Australian Governments and the project was managed by the Balibo House Trust. The Balibo Fort has played a number of significant roles in Timor’s history, and in more recent times has become an important base for the Timor Awakenings Program and for pilgrimages of Australian veterans and their Timorese counterparts. It is an ideal home for the Museum, which adds yet another reason to visit Balibo. The Museum is free, open to the public, and provides a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of Timorese history. On your visit you can enjoy all the other activities that Balibo has to offer, such as the walking and bike trails, the Fort hotel and its new pool.                              All Balibo House Trust

The Balibo Fort Veterans’ Museum, housed in the extensively renovated historic military barracks, was officially opened on Saturday April 30, 2022. The museum tells the stories of veterans who served in Timor-Leste during World War II, through the Resistance, INTERFET and in the International Stabilisation force, and who all helped to lay the path for a peaceful and prosperous nation. Their stories are told in Tetum and English through colourful wall panels and an audio-visual display.

Unknown                                                                            AWM P03184.441                             Balibo The Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak officiated at the opening ceremony, and was joined by the Australian Ambassador, Bill Costello; the Patron of the Balibo House Trust, Steve Bracks; and many dignitaries, veterans and community members. The Museum was funded by the Timorese and Australian Governments and the project was managed by the Balibo House Trust. The Balibo Fort has played a number of significant roles in Timor’s history, and in more recent times has become an important base for the Timor Awakenings Program and for pilgrimages of Australian veterans and their Timorese counterparts. It is an ideal home for the Museum, which adds yet another reason to visit Balibo. The Museum is free, open to the public, and provides a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of Timorese history. On your visit you can enjoy all the other activities that Balibo has to offer, such as the walking and bike trails, the Fort hotel and its new pool.                              All Balibo House Trust

The Balibo Fort Veterans’ Museum, housed in the extensively renovated historic military barracks, was officially opened on Saturday April 30, 2022. The museum tells the stories of veterans who served in Timor-Leste during World War II, through the Resistance, INTERFET and in the International Stabilisation force, and who all helped to lay the path for a peaceful and prosperous nation. Their stories are told in Tetum and English through colourful wall panels and an audio-visual display.

Unknown                                                                            AWM P03184.441                             Balibo The Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak officiated at the opening ceremony, and was joined by the Australian Ambassador, Bill Costello; the Patron of the Balibo House Trust, Steve Bracks; and many dignitaries, veterans and community members. The Museum was funded by the Timorese and Australian Governments and the project was managed by the Balibo House Trust. The Balibo Fort has played a number of significant roles in Timor’s history, and in more recent times has become an important base for the Timor Awakenings Program and for pilgrimages of Australian veterans and their Timorese counterparts. It is an ideal home for the Museum, which adds yet another reason to visit Balibo. The Museum is free, open to the public, and provides a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of Timorese history. On your visit you can enjoy all the other activities that Balibo has to offer, such as the walking and bike trails, the Fort hotel and its new pool.                              All Balibo House Trust

The Balibo Fort Veterans’ Museum, housed in the extensively renovated historic military barracks, was officially opened on Saturday April 30, 2022. The museum tells the stories of veterans who served in Timor-Leste during World War II, through the Resistance, INTERFET and in the International Stabilisation force, and who all helped to lay the path for a peaceful and prosperous nation. Their stories are told in Tetum and English through colourful wall panels and an audio-visual display.

Unknown                                                                            AWM P03184.441                             Balibo The Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak officiated at the opening ceremony, and was joined by the Australian Ambassador, Bill Costello; the Patron of the Balibo House Trust, Steve Bracks; and many dignitaries, veterans and community members. The Museum was funded by the Timorese and Australian Governments and the project was managed by the Balibo House Trust. The Balibo Fort has played a number of significant roles in Timor’s history, and in more recent times has become an important base for the Timor Awakenings Program and for pilgrimages of Australian veterans and their Timorese counterparts. It is an ideal home for the Museum, which adds yet another reason to visit Balibo. The Museum is free, open to the public, and provides a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of Timorese history. On your visit you can enjoy all the other activities that Balibo has to offer, such as the walking and bike trails, the Fort hotel and its new pool.                              All Balibo House Trust

The Balibo Fort Veterans’ Museum, housed in the extensively renovated historic military barracks, was officially opened on Saturday April 30, 2022. The museum tells the stories of veterans who served in Timor-Leste during World War II, through the Resistance, INTERFET and in the International Stabilisation force, and who all helped to lay the path for a peaceful and prosperous nation. Their stories are told in Tetum and English through colourful wall panels and an audio-visual display.

Unknown                                                                            AWM P03184.441                             Balibo The Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak officiated at the opening ceremony, and was joined by the Australian Ambassador, Bill Costello; the Patron of the Balibo House Trust, Steve Bracks; and many dignitaries, veterans and community members. The Museum was funded by the Timorese and Australian Governments and the project was managed by the Balibo House Trust. The Balibo Fort has played a number of significant roles in Timor’s history, and in more recent times has become an important base for the Timor Awakenings Program and for pilgrimages of Australian veterans and their Timorese counterparts. It is an ideal home for the Museum, which adds yet another reason to visit Balibo. The Museum is free, open to the public, and provides a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of Timorese history. On your visit you can enjoy all the other activities that Balibo has to offer, such as the walking and bike trails, the Fort hotel and its new pool.                              All Balibo House Trust

The Balibo Fort Veterans’ Museum, housed in the extensively renovated historic military barracks, was officially opened on Saturday April 30, 2022.

The museum tells the stories of veterans who served in Timor-Leste during World War II, through the Resistance, INTERFET and in the International Stabilisation force, and who all helped to lay the path for a peaceful and prosperous nation. Their stories are told in Tetum and English through colourful wall panels and an audio-visual display.

Unknown                                                                            AWM P03184.441                             Balibo

The Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak officiated at the opening ceremony, and was joined by the Australian Ambassador, Bill Costello; the Patron of the Balibo House Trust, Steve Bracks; and many dignitaries, veterans and community members. The Museum was funded by the Timorese and Australian Governments and the project was managed by the Balibo House Trust.

The Balibo Fort has played a number of significant roles in Timor’s history, and in more recent times has become an important base for the Timor Awakenings Program and for pilgrimages of Australian veterans and their Timorese counterparts. It is an ideal home for the Museum, which adds yet another reason to visit Balibo.

The Museum is free, open to the public, and provides a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of Timorese history. On your visit you can enjoy all the other activities that Balibo has to offer, such as the walking and bike trails, the Fort hotel and its new pool.

All Balibo House Trust

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  • May 16, 2025May 27, 2022

Balibo Veterans’ Museum

The Balibo Fort Veterans’ Museum, housed in the extensively renovated historic military barracks, was officially opened on Saturday April 30, 2022. The museum tells the stories of veterans who served in Timor-Leste during World War II, through the Resistance, INTERFET and in the International Stabilisation force, and who all helped to lay the path for a peaceful and prosperous nation. Their stories are told in Tetum and English through colourful wall panels and an audio-visual display.

Unknown                                                                            AWM P03184.441                             Balibo The Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak officiated at the opening ceremony, and was joined by the Australian Ambassador, Bill Costello; the Patron of the Balibo House Trust, Steve Bracks; and many dignitaries, veterans and community members. The Museum was funded by the Timorese and Australian Governments and the project was managed by the Balibo House Trust. The Balibo Fort has played a number of significant roles in Timor’s history, and in more recent times has become an important base for the Timor Awakenings Program and for pilgrimages of Australian veterans and their Timorese counterparts. It is an ideal home for the Museum, which adds yet another reason to visit Balibo. The Museum is free, open to the public, and provides a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of Timorese history. On your visit you can enjoy all the other activities that Balibo has to offer, such as the walking and bike trails, the Fort hotel and its new pool.                              All Balibo House Trust


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