Events and Workshops

Simpson Barracks Open Day 2025

Sunday 18 May from 10:00am - 4:00pm

Simpson Barracks, 200 Greensborough Road in Macleod VIC 3085

Join us at Simpson Barracks for a day filled with interesting and engaging military displays and demonstrations. Explore the displays, interact with soldiers, and learn about their daily lives.  Witness thrilling demonstrations and enjoy this fantastic opportunity to experience military life up close and personal. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!

This event is being developed to showcase the variety of careers with Army and Defence, and students in Years 10 – 12 (along with their parents) are encouraged to attend. The Royal Australian Army Corps of Signals Museum and Royal Australian Army Pay Corps Museum are located at Simpson Barracks.

Access is via Blamey Road off Greensborough Highway, Macleod with no parking on site available. A courtesy shuttle buses will be the primary mode of access and will be available to and from Watsonia Train Station. 

Conditions of Entry:

1. Ticket and identification (school ID accepted for U18) must be presented upon entry to Simpson Barracks for the selected time.
2. Individual Entry Tickets are required to be ordered for all attendees over the age of 2 years old.
3. Entry to the base is limited to pedestrian access only - no bicycles or vehicles will be permitted to enter the establishment.
4. No alcohol is permitted at the event.
5. Bag searches will be conducted on entry or on request.
6. Prohibited or dangerous items will not be allowed to enter the premises. These items include but are not limited to weapons, surveillance equipment, items that may cause a disturbance etc.

Bookings are essential and are already open Simpson Barracks Expo 2025 Tickets, Simpson Barracks, Macleod.