Shrine of Remembrance | Open & Tours

The Shrine of Remembrance is open daily.

Built to honour the men and women who served in the First World War, this great monument recognises a century of service by Victorians and Australians in all conflicts from the 1850s to the present day.

Galleries of Remembrance: free admission, open daily except Good Friday and Christmas Day, 10am - 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)

Remembrance Ceremonies: free admission, daily every half an hour from 10.30am (includes a simulation of the Ray of Light).

Shrine Tours

Shrine Tour

Join an expert guide on this 75-minute tour and delve deeper into a compelling narrative. Uncover some of the fascinating stories and historical controversies associated with this beautiful building with a soul. Your professional guide will weave a captivating narrative that draws together the strands of history and personal experiences into a compelling chronicle that will make your Shrine Tour experience truly memorable.

If you would like to recharge after your Shrine Tour you can add on a transportable tiffin from Jardin Tan containing a selection of gourmet treats. Produced exclusively for Shrine Tour participants, your tiffin can be enjoyed inside restaurant located close to the Shrine, or picnic style within the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.

Tour start times: 11am & 12.45pm. Duration: 75 minutes

Tour ticket prices*
Adult $34.00 | Concession $29.00 | Child $15.00

Children six years old and under FOC: but not recommended due to themes and content

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Tour and a Tiffin

Your journey begins by delving into history with a Shrine Tour. Uncover the captivating narrative that draws together a compelling chronicle of this unique monument's historical and cultural significance.

After your tour take the time to recharge with an exclusive tasty tiffin catered by Jardin Tan. With a Tour and a Tiffin experience your selection of gourmet treats are specially encased in a stainless-steel tiffin, making it your decision on whether you eat in at the renowned Jardin Tan restaurant or picnic-style within the historical Royal Botanic Gardens. Your tiffin inclusions are substantial enough to be enjoyed as a lunch or afternoon tea. Tiffins are collected from and returned to Jardin Tan.

Tour & a Tiffin options are available daily, with 24 hours notice. Tour start times: 11am & 12.45pm
Duration: 2 hours approximately

Tour and a Tiffin ticket prices
Adult $64.00 | Concession $59.00 | Child $45.00

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Getting There

The Shrine can be reached from the City and Flinders Street Railway Station via St Kilda Road. On leaving Flinders St Railway Station through the Swanston St exit the shrine is to the south. It is a very pleasant 1.3km walk taking about 30 minutes.

Take any southbound tram from Federation Square (except route number 1) to stop 19
Bus route 605 from Gardenvale to Flagstaff stations via the CBD. Alight at Birdwood Avenue stop
Car parking on St Kilda Road and Birdwood Avenue (ticketing applies).
Coach and disabled parking bays are also available on Birdwood Avenue.

❊ When & Where ❊

Happens: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Times: 10am to 5pm

❊ Venue ❊

Shrine of Remembrance Events 5
⊜ Corner St Kilda Road and Domain Road Melbourne | Map

✆ Event: 03 9661 8100 | Venue: 03 9661 8100

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❊ COVID-19 Notice ❊

Many locations have gone into lockdown as the state takes action to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19). This event may be affected. Please confirm details, dates, times and costs before making plans | Disclaimer