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Shrine of Remembrance visitor centre

SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE

Victoria's national memorial honouring the service and sacrifice of Australians in war and peacekeeping

Explore Melbourne’s iconic landmark

Discover the real-life stories of Australians in wartime, find peaceful reflection and view breathtaking vistas of the memorial gardens and Melbourne.

Open daily 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm). Free admission.

Shrine Guard at the Eternal Flame for the weekly Last Post Service

Last Post Service

Join us to honour service and sacrifice every Sunday at 4:45pm. Each Service includes bugle calls, a wreath-laying at the Eternal Flame and Shrine Guard in historic uniform.

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What's On

  • A soldier eats whilst on duty in Korea, 1952

    Taste of Combat

    Explore the clever ways our armed forces have cooked up meals in the most challenging spots, from trenches to tropical jungles.

  • A sepia toned image of the original Shrine of Remembrance design

    Designing Remembrance

    This nostalgic exhibition delves into the forgotten designs for Victoria's war memorial, commemorating the Shrine's 90th anniversary.

  • First World War Soldiers in a dugout

    Camouflage

    Discover the art, science, and history of camouflage in this immersive exhibition.

  • Black and White portrait of a statue

    Immortals

    Uncover the many faces of Victorian Digger memorials in this captivating photography exhibition by Clayton Tremlett.

  • Lifeboat no. 5, SS Devanha

    Galleries of Remembrance

    Housed under the Shrine, explore over 800 objects, photographs, uniforms and works of art that illustrate the experiences of Australians at war and in peacekeeping operations from the 1850s to today.

  • Galleries of Remembrance photograph by Vlad Buneyvich

    Exhibitions

    The Shrine's program of permanent and special exhibitions tell the stories of Australian service and sacrifice at the frontline and on the home front.

The Shrine Guard lay a wreath

Remembrance services

View a calendar of upcoming remembrance services or watch the recordings of past services live streams.

Guide taking participants on a Shrine Tour

Shrine tours

Delve deeper into the Shrine by joining one of our tours, led by an expert guide.

A row of red seats in the Shrine auditorium

Talks, events and workshops

View a calendar of upcoming events and programs.

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