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.

The casket of original donations in the Shrine of Remembrance's Crypt

Their donations built the Shrine. Yours will help protect its future.

Over a hundred years ago, Victorians raised funds to build the Shrine of Remembrance. Continue this legacy with an EOFY donation and help us to inspire, educate, and commemorate for generations to come.

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What's On

  • ANZAC hats and a Spartan helmut float on an orange background featuring a map of Thermopylae

    Spartans & ANZACs

    This new exhibition reveals the link between the legendary 480 BC battle at Thermopylae and the little-known 1941 stand, where Australian and New Zealand troops faced overwhelming odds.

  • 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.

  • 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 veteran wears her medals and old uniform, carrying a box.

    HERstory

    Discover HERstory at the Shrine of Remembrance—an inspiring exhibition honouring Australia’s military women through portraits and personal stories.

  • 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 at the Shrine.

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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