Plan your visit

Opening hours

Hours: 10am–5pm daily (last entry 4:30pm).

Closed: Good Friday, Christmas Day and selected maintenance days.

Free admission

Admission to the Shrine is free and no tickets or bookings are required. Donations are appropriate and appreciated.

Guided tours

Daily 45-minute walking tours depart from the Visitor Centre hourly (except 1pm).

Book a tour online or from the Information desk on the day.

Getting here

We are located on Birdwood Avenue and St Kilda Road, 1.3km from Flinders Street Railway Station. You can walk or catch a tram from the city.

Take any southbound tram from Federation Square (except route number 1) to stop 19 Shrine of Remembrance.

Accessibility

The Visitor Centre and the Education Centre are step-free.
The Galleries, Crypt and Sanctuary are accessible by lift. The lift does not extend to the Balcony.
Wheelchairs are available for loan during your visit (subject to availability).

Parking

The nearest car parking is on Birdwood Avenue and St Kilda Road (ticketing required).
Designated coach parking bays are located on the Shrine side of Birdwood Avenue.
Disabled access bays are opposite the Shrine on both sides of Birdwood Avenue.

Visitor centre and shop

Your visit to the Shrine starts here. Be greeted by our staff, watch an introductory video, enjoy coffee and refreshments and shop for gifts and mementos.

Visitor map

Visitor maps are available upon arrival at the Shrine, or view a digital version.

Community groups

Eligible community groups may book a 45-minute Shrine highlights tour, led by a Shrine volunteer.

To be eligible, community groups must be not-for-profit organisations that directly support either the service community, adult education, youth or health care. Social clubs are not eligible community groups but are welcome to join the Shrine Tour or to conduct self-guided visits.

Community Group Tour Times: