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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.

A black and white photo of the dedication of the Shrine of Remembrance, 1934.

90th Anniversary

On 11 November 2024, the Shrine of Remembrance will be marking the 90th anniversary of its opening. Special events, exhibitions and activations will be held throughout the year to celebrate.

Learn more

Exhibitions

  • Collage image of model and soldier displaying bomber jacket

    Trenches to Runway

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

  • Colourful graphic featuring children's toys related to war time

    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.

  • A montage image of WWI soldiers in a modern landscape

    Recovering the Past

    This insightful photographic exhibition delves into the enduring social and physical impacts of the Great War on Australian society.

  • 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.

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The Shrine Guard lay a wreath

Remembrance services

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

Original draft drawing of the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne

History of the Shrine

The Shrine will mark its 90th anniversary in 2024. Learn more about the Shrine’s history and view a gallery of historical photos.

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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