Shrine of Remembrance
Memorial Site, Monument, and History Museum
Melbourne
"An excellent war memorial with lots of information."(4 Tips)
"Very beautiful view from balcony towards city center."(6 Tips)
"Great views, great information, great experience."(17 Tips)
"incredible view of the Melbourne skyline."(2 Tips)
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MimiJanuary 9, 2016Excellent war memorial, very informative. Get on the balcony and take in the incredible view of the Melbourne skyline. Purchase a poppy with a small donation!
Elise ❥April 24, 2014Open to public during the day but you still can walk around it during the night. One of the free and historical things to do when in melbourne.Upvoted Feb 6- VenothOctober 11, 2016An excellent war memorial with lots of information. The view of the city from this point is also excellent. Worth visiting this place.
- Chloe TiaraJune 8, 2016When visiting Melbourne, do come by here. A beauty inside and out. Great views, great information, great experience.
Caramel TargaryenDecember 8, 2019It’s a long way up to the shrine but it was worth it.. beautiful historical tourist destination.. highly recommended 🥰🥰🥰
Open House MelbourneJuly 9, 2013One of Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks, the Shrine of Remembrance is Australia's largest War Memorial. Visit it during Open House Melbourne #LoveOHM
nordJune 27, 2022This place is awesome. It is way bigger than what it looked like from the pictures. Very peaceful and truly feels like a holy place.
John PaterakisMay 30, 2018A must for anyone with even a passing interest in military history. Make sure to visit the gift shop on the lower level.
Chris LiewAugust 24, 2014Go up to the balcony for a view down the central arteries of Melbourne CBD. This is a truly impressive monument!
Sharon LeeDecember 2, 2019The Shrine has an atmosphere of respect and honour for those who fought to protect the people of Australia. There is a sense of serenity and spiritual reflection.
SamMarch 14, 2016A beautiful & impressive landmark with gorgeous views looking back onto Melbourne city. Don't forget the crypt downstairs. Very interesting.
Travellerspoint.comApril 16, 2013Victoria's war memorial to those that served the nation. Guided tours depart daily from the Visitor Centre at 11am and 2pm.
Josef HerbertMarch 8, 2015This place is deceptively huge, a beautiful monument to the fallen soldiers of the past and an excellently curated centre of learning below
Jessie ChenJanuary 6, 2016My favorite place to view the city skyline. Also checkout the nearby gardens for a quiet stroll!
Giuseppe SpinaFebruary 24, 2015Beautiful and impressive monument. Head down below to learn as much as you can and soak up the history.
Alexandra WFebruary 14, 2015Great location for an overcast day. Spent way more time here than expected - but it was worth it for a free venue!
Harris هارسJune 28, 2017Serene and beautiful place. This is how Australian is paying respect to their heroes. Thumbs..
Naoki FerrioAugust 12, 20232 km from Ibis budget Melbourne CBD, 500 m from ACMI, closed at 5 pm, free entrance to the square.
Albert AlcocebaJanuary 21, 2016Visit one of Melbourne's most iconic locations. Enjoy the parklands and remember those who fought for our future in WWI
Ederson MorcheDecember 27, 2014Loved the place. You can learn a little bit about the history of the World Wars I and II.
You can get great city views from the roof top...great for selfie !- Open House MelbourneJuly 16, 2012Take a guided tour through the recently redesigned monument, including spaces not usually open to the public as part of Open House 10am to 4pm - Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July 2012 #OHM2012
William Murray-BrownAugust 28, 2016Remeberence ceremony on Sunday was moving. Great views from the balcony.
- Open House MelbourneJuly 27, 2011Visit areas not normally open to the public in what is arguably Melbourne's most important monument, open 10am - 4pm Saturday July 30 and Sunday July 31 as part of Melbourne Open House 2011
Ninja ReviewerFebruary 11, 2010Find the Changi flag - it was kept hidden by Aussie POWs in the Second World War. Find the spot where "Judy Garland" signed the flag.
Have a run around the Botanical Gardens that surround the Shrine.
- Lloyd TownsendMarch 6, 2012The dawn service is a moving ceremony, get there at 5am on the 25th of April (ANZAC Day).
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The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria’s largest and most visited war memorial of National Significance. It is one of Melbourne’s most recognised landmarks.
Closed until 10:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
+61 3 9661 8100
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