The huge "Shrine of Remembrance", with its museum and observation deck, is one of the most important monuments in Australia.

It is a war memorial built in 1918 to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in the First World War. Over time, the memorial has expanded to include other wars involving the citizens of Victoria.

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Monumental Memorial

The Shrine of Remembrance is located in the wide expanse of Kings Domain, where its monumentality stands out.

The building is built in a historicist style and references the ancient tomb of Mausoleum in Athens, Greece.

The height of the monument exceeds 40 metres.

What will you see inside?

The entire monument is open to the public from the inside.

In several rooms you will see a collection of decorations for all Victorians who fought in the wars, various war items such as weapons, uniforms, field hospitals, etc.

You will also find several rooms with televisions showing documentaries.

The central hall of the memorial is the hall called the Shrine, a high vaulted space into which light is brought through a narrow skylight.

The observation deck

A wide observation deck runs around the entire perimeter of the pointed roof, offering beautiful views of downtown Melbourne and the surrounding park.

The terrace is freely accessible to all visitors to the monument.

Entrance fees and opening hours

Admission to the interior of the sanctuary and museum is free.

The Shrine of Remembrance is open daily from 10am-5pm (last entry is at 4:30pm).

Official website: shrine.org.au/visit

How to get there

The Shrine can be found on the southern edge of the centre, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

The nearest public transport stops are:

• Metro/train - ANZAC station
• Trams 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 - Shrine of Remembrance/St. Kilda Rd stop

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