Access to the Shrine will be affected on 11 & 12 October due to the Melbourne Marathon Festival.
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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.

Holding a poppy in remembrance

Remembrance Day

Reflect and remember with us this November with special events and the Victorian State Remembrance Day Service.

Commemorate with us

What's On

  • A colourful embroidery on a black background

    Sparks in the Dark

    This new exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance honours the resilience of women living with the ongoing impacts of war through extraordinary works of art and embroidery.

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

    Spartans & ANZACs

    This 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.

  • 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.

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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