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  • Aerial view of the Shrine of Remembrance, surrounding parklands and the city buildings .
  • View from the Shrine of Remembrance, looking towards the city.
  • Shrine of Remembrance building and paved concourse in front of it.

Shrine of Remembrance

  • Heritage listed
  • Landmark

The Shrine of Remembrance, dedicated in 1934 to commemorate First World War veterans, is the national war memorial of Victoria, honouring all Australians who have served their country.

Visitors can enter the Shrine’s classical interior and discover the peaceful atmostphere of the sanctuary. They can also visit the Galleries of Remembrance, featuring over 800 artworks, historical artefacts and personal effects. Breathtaking vistas of Melbourne can be seen via the balcony.

Admission to the Shrine is free, however donations are welcome. Tours run daily from the visitor centre at 11am and 12.45pm. Services of Remembrance are held every 30 minutes from 10.30am. During the service, a ray of light illuminates the word ‘love’ on the Stone of Remembrance embedded below the sanctuary’s marble floor.

The sanctuary was specially designed so that a ray of sunlight would strike the word ‘love’ at 11am on 11 November, to commemorate the armistice that ended the First World War.

Dates and times

Day Times
Monday
  • 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm
Tuesday
  • 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm
Wednesday
  • 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm
Thursday
  • 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm
Friday
  • 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm
Saturday
  • 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm
Sunday
  • 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm

Location

Shrine of Remembrance
Birdwood Ave
Melbourne 3001

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9661 8100
  • email address: reception@shrine.org.au
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