Shrine of Remembrance

Shrine of Remembrance The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria’s largest and most visited war memorial of national significance, and one of Melbourne’s most recognised landmarks.

🏛 Iconic memorial honouring Australian service and sacrifice.
🏆2025 & 2024 Victorian Tourism Winner - Cultural Tourism
🏆2025 & 2024 National Tourism Winner - Cultural Tourism
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Thirty-thousand Australians were involved in landings at Brunei Bay on 10 and 16 June. The town and airfield of Labuan w...
06/06/2026

Thirty-thousand Australians were involved in landings at Brunei Bay on 10 and 16 June. The town and airfield of Labuan were captured on the first day but strong Japanese resistance on the island continued until 21 June.

This afternoon, we are pausing to remember them.

Join us for the Last Post Service, our weekly tradition honouring wartime service and sacrifice.

Each service commemorates a unique chapter in Australia's military history — through bugle calls, wreath-laying, and the lowering of flags. All are welcome.

🏛️ 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
📍 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁
⌚𝟰:𝟰𝟱𝗽𝗺

Immerse yourself in the stories of Defence personnel and get to know the innovative minds who spiced up military food fo...
05/06/2026

Immerse yourself in the stories of Defence personnel and get to know the innovative minds who spiced up military food for good.

Taste of Combat honours the vital work of the Catering Corps and unveils the fascinating science and innovation behind military meals.

📍𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭 | 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠
🏛️ Open daily, 10am–5pm (4.30pm last entry)
Free admission

04/06/2026

Consider a donation to the Shrine of Remembrance this EOFY. Every dollar makes a difference.

We are thrilled to share that a visit to the Shrine of Remembrance has been recognised by TripAdvisor among the top 10% ...
03/06/2026

We are thrilled to share that a visit to the Shrine of Remembrance has been recognised by TripAdvisor among the top 10% of attractions worldwide. 🌏🏛️

This recognition reflects the experiences shared by visitors who have taken time to visit, reflect and connect with the stories of service and sacrifice honoured at the Shrine.

Thank you to everyone who has visited, shared a review, and helped make the Shrine a place of remembrance, learning and reflection for people from around the world.

🗣️ Have a favourite memory from your visit? Share it with us in the comments.

02/06/2026

What stories can a single object tell?

Lit from the Eternal Flame by Elder Uncle Mik Edwards and Jungala of the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, this firestick was used during the Remembrance Day 2022 Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country at the Shrine.

Hear from our Exhibitions and Collections Curator as they explore the cultural significance of this object and explain how the Shrine’s collections team cares for and preserves items such as this for future generations—ensuring these powerful stories of history, commemoration and remembrance continue to be shared.

Your guide to the Shrine in June is here 🏛️The mornings are crisp, and the afternoons are growing shorter—winter has arr...
01/06/2026

Your guide to the Shrine in June is here 🏛️

The mornings are crisp, and the afternoons are growing shorter—winter has arrived in Melbourne. We encourage you to embrace the season and discover why the Shrine of Remembrance has again been recognised among the top 10% of things to do worldwide in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.

This month, there’s plenty to experience across the Shrine. Families can enjoy our free school holiday program, Hats of Heroes, and visitors are invited to witness the King’s Birthday 21 Gun Salute this upcoming long weekend on the lower forecourt.

☕ Cosy up with a cuppa and explore our latest Remembrance Magazine feature article, which offers deeper insight into stories of service and sacrifice.

Finally, as the end of financial year approaches, please consider a donation to the Shrine to support our work in education and commemoration.

Link in comments 🔗

Join us this afternoon for our Last Post Service—a weekly tradition honouring wartime service and sacrifice.At todays se...
30/05/2026

Join us this afternoon for our Last Post Service—a weekly tradition honouring wartime service and sacrifice.

At todays service we pause to reflect on Operation Habitat, part of the International Kurdish Relief Operation.

The Last Post Service is a family-friendly event featuring stirring bugle calls, wreath-laying, and the lowering of flags. Each week we commemorate a unique chapter in Australia’s military history, offering you a meaningful way to reflect and connect.

🏛️ 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
📍 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁
⌚𝟰:𝟰𝟱𝗽𝗺

In the latest edition of Remembrance Magazine, Dr Andrew Peters shared a family reflection on the Victorian Aboriginal R...
30/05/2026

In the latest edition of Remembrance Magazine, Dr Andrew Peters shared a family reflection on the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service.

Andrew is the son of the late Aunty Dot Peters, and is extremely proud to follow in his mother’s footsteps to further her dreams for reconciliation, including the ongoing recognition of Aboriginal service in Australia’s war efforts.

More than a personal reflection, the article speaks to remembrance, community and the continuation of legacy across generations.

The Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service will be held at the Shrine of Remembrance on Sunday 31 May at 11am on the Second World War Memorial Forecourt 🏛️

Read the full article via the link in our comments 🔗

📷 Photo credit: James Henry (2025)

🏛️ Before the Shrine was built, Victorians came together to make it possible.More than £160,000 was raised through publi...
29/05/2026

🏛️ Before the Shrine was built, Victorians came together to make it possible.

More than £160,000 was raised through public donations—including an extraordinary £18,000 contributed by school children.

Today, those original donation receipts rest inside the Shrine’s Crypt as a lasting reminder that remembrance has always been sustained by community generosity.

As we approach EOFY, you can continue this legacy.

Donate before 30 June: https://www.shrine.org.au/donate-eofy26

All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. This year’s theme, All In, invites us to come together in und...
26/05/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week.

This year’s theme, All In, invites us to come together in understanding, respect and reflection as we acknowledge the many histories that have shaped our nation.

After a two-decade career in the Royal Australian Air Force, Sam Halim co-founded the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service with the late Aunty Dot Peters twenty years ago. In the latest edition of Remembrance Magazine, Sam reflects on the history and significance of the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service at the Shrine of Remembrance, and its role in honouring the service and sacrifice of First Nations personnel.

Read this article via the link in our comments 💬

📷 VARS 2024, Photographer: James Henry

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