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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.

Discover together, remember forever.

Take the family on a learning adventure this summer and discover the stories that shaped our nation.

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Exhibitions

  • Trenches to Runway

    Learn about the rich connections between the uniforms that once graced the battlefield and the iconic fashion staples we embrace today.

  • Ink in the Lines

    This Australian War Memorial touring exhibition focuses on the stories of Australia’s military veterans, through stunning photography of their tattoos.

  • Toys, Tales & Tenacity

    This first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine explores the experiences of children during war, and how their ideas about war and the military are shaped by the world around them.

  • For Kin and Country

    First Peoples have combined modern military and traditional skills to serve in the ADF from the Boer War to the present day. Explore their stories in a revisiting of this Shrine exhibition.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Remembrance services

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

History of the Shrine

This year marks the centenary of the international design competition to build the Shrine. Learn more about the Shrine’s history and view a gallery of historical photos.

Talks, events and workshops

View a calendar of upcoming events and programs.

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