Shrine of Remembrance
Highlights
- Explore over 800 artefacts in the Galleries of Remembrance, revealing personal stories of Australians in war and peacekeeping.
- Experience the breathtaking views from the Balcony, overlooking Melbourne's memorial gardens and enhancing your visit.
- Join the moving Last Post Service every Sunday, featuring buglers and bagpipers in historic uniform for a poignant tribute.
- Embark on a family-friendly scavenger hunt with free activity cards, making history engaging for kids at the Shrine.
The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria’s national war memorial, built in 1934 to honour First World War veterans and now commemorating all Australians who have served.
Recognised as Australia’s leading cultural tourism destination, the Shrine offers a moving and immersive visitor experience.
Step inside to explore the Galleries of Remembrance, home to over 800 artefacts, including an original Gallipoli landing boat and personal stories of Australians in war and peacekeeping. Discover the Sanctuary’s classical interior, where Ray of Light demonstrations occur every half hour. From the Balcony, take in breathtaking views of Melbourne and the surrounding memorial gardens.
Families can embark on a Shrine scavenger hunt with free Shrine Kids activity cards.
Experience the Last Post Service every Sunday at 4.45 pm, featuring buglers, bagpipers, and the Shrine Guard in historic uniform.
Free entry. Open daily. Guided tours run hourly (except 1pm).
Gold Winner: Cultural Tourism, 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
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