Bookings
To make a booking select a program, click ‘Book Now’ to see available dates.
Please note that there is limited education program capacity on some days. If there is no availability showing on your selected date, it is likely we have reached capacity.
Group size limits apply to different programs, these will be outlined on the program page.
We recommend a minimum teacher-student ratio of 1:10 with a minimum 2 staff members to ensure appropriate levels of supervision.
Availability and bookings for school programs for Semester 2, 2026 will open on 22nd May, 2026.
Getting here
We are located on Birdwood Avenue and St Kilda Road, 300 metres from Anzac station or 1.3km from Flinders Street Railway Station. You can walk, catch a tram or travel on the train from the city.
Group Arrival
- School groups should enter the Shrine via the Education Centre entrance (look for the Flanders Poppy sunshade), see ‘Shrine map’ below.
- Please arrive fifteen minutes before the designated start time of your program.
- Please seat students on the steps in the Education courtyard and send a teacher inside to check-in your group.
- Bag cloaking is conducted at the Shrine for all students. To save time, we recommend that you leave bags on your bus, where possible.
- Teachers are permitted to keep with them a small backpack, handbag or first-aid kit as required.
- We request that food is not consumed within the Education courtyard, please see important information below about food and drink at the Shrine.
Important Information
- No food or drink is permitted inside the Shrine, in courtyards or the Second World War Memorial forecourt. Snacks and lunch should be eaten on the grassed areas of the Shrine Reserve or in nearby parks and gardens such as Kings Domain or the Royal Botanic Gardens.
- Elements of our programs can occur outdoors. Participants and supervisors will need appropriate clothing for all weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat and sun protection and appropriate footwear. Students will be invited to remove sun hats in the Sanctuary as a mark of respect.
- If required before you begin your program, public toilets are available close to the Shrine’s Education Centre entrance. Toilets are also available inside the Shrine; we request teacher supervision of students whilst using these.
- Still photography is permitted, refrain from using the flash to preserve the history of the building and our valuable collection.
- Please use only pencils when taking notes within the Shrine. Writing implements with ink are not permitted.
Supervision and expected Student Behaviour
The Shrine was designed to be a place of solace and quiet reflection for all who visit. Teachers and parent helpers are responsible for supervising students and upholding appropriate standards of behaviour.
These include but are not limited to:
- Listening respectfully to Shrine Education staff.
- Thoughtfully moving through the space in your designated group.
- Engaging with the stories and histories presented with empathy and curiosity.
- Treating all memorials, objects and displays with care, and refraining from touching displays.
- Demonstrating respect for the significance of the site by maintaining calm, considerate conduct.
- Speaking quietly and refraining from disruptive behaviour, loud conversations, joking or inappropriate commentary.
- Being mindful of others’ experience and maintaining a reflective atmosphere for all visitors.
- Teacher supervision of students whilst using toilets.
Please familiarise yourself with the Shrine of Remembrance regulations.
Safety and venue information
Accessibility Information
- This social story, created in consultation with AMAZE, is designed for adults and teachers visiting the Shrine with autistic and neurodiverse children, featuring photographs to help children understand what they’ll encounter during their visit.
- Please indicate any participants who have access or learning needs the Shrine Education team should be aware of. Ideally, we request this at the time of booking, however, if this is not possible, please inform the Shrine Education team on arrival. For more information, please see The Shrine’s Disability Action Plan
Wellbeing Resources
A visit to the Shrine of Remembrance can be an emotional experience as stories of service and sacrifice may cause distress. We suggest speaking to your students and accompanying helpers about this prior to your visit. You can refer to this list of resources to support you.
Additional Resources
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