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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.

Holding a poppy in remembrance

Remembrance Day

Reflect and remember with us this November with special events and the Victorian State Remembrance Day Service.

Commemorate with us

What's On

  • Commonwealth War Cemetery at Yokohama, Hodogaya, Japan

    Eucalypts of Hodogaya

    Marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War, this exhibition reveals how former enemies came together to create a place of peace and remembrance.

  • Commemorative Concert at the Shrine
    9 Nov 2025

    Commemoration in Concert

    Experience an unforgettable evening of music and reflection at the Shrine of Remembrance.

  • 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.

  • First World War Soldiers in a dugout

    Camouflage

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

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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