Shrine of Remembrance

A very nice tribute to our past & present Defence Force, with a lot to see. Lest we forget.(Please note: Visitors should be asked to remove their hats as a sign of respect, in this sacred place)

This place is really cool. I enjoyed the rich history of the museum and the great view from the top. Most of all, it’s free!I would encourage visitors to enter and look around. Australia’s involvement in the past wars is detailed extensively by the museum. They honor them in this shrine for their contributions. (The crypt area gave me the shivers.)

The Shrine of Remembrance is greater place for any tourist visiting Melbourne, whether international or domestic, will have a memorable experience. A beautiful view over this part of Melbourne is available from the roof of the Shrine, which is free to enter.Discover the real-life stories of Australians in wartime in Melbourne's iconic landmark. It was well presented and informative.Open daily 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm).

Here’s a timeline to help you plan a dawn service visit next year.Arrived for the dawn service around 5am and there was already so many people there. Roads were closed. There were two big screens playing from before we arrived providing everyone at the top a view regardless of their vantage point but there seemed so many more people down the sides of the hill too which may have been limited viewing. The Welcome to Country was at 5:30 but the main service was 6. All over by 6:30. They opened the Shrine shortly after and ushered thousands of people through so quickly. We waited to last and was still through by 7:20. We then explored the extensive museum, crypt and surrounds. The museum is next level with knowledgeable passionate people sharing information dotted around the place. It had only very dim lighting and felt like a maze. You would spend hours in here if you wanted to read through and experience everything but we left before 9 for the parade. Note a RAAF plane flyover was at 11 and I also heard they were opening the balcony at 1pm.

Amazing place. Full of symbolism. Plenty of informative displays. Great to go in the crypt. Good to see the lifeboat. Able to walk around the top, outside. Has a nice gift shop and cafe. The view of the city from the shrine is good too. Well worth the visit and entry is via donation.

This is a sobering building documenting Victoria's participation in the numerous conflicts around the world, and serves as a reminder of the horrors of war. A place deserving of respect and built to reflect this, it was quite an unforgettable experience as you venture through the galleries, gradually making your way up to the balcony.If you're a history buff, this is a must visit place, though it may not be entirely suitable for children. There's also a balcony at the top offering a scenic view of the city and the gardens nearby. Entrance to the place is free, but visitors are free to make a donation as they deem suitable.

A very peaceful place to reflect and appreciate the life we have. They have guided tours that are pretty informative but it depends on the availability of volunteers so I wouldn't depend on them. There's plenty of information to accompany the rooms, displays or ornaments to help you with your self guided tour regardless. There will also be random volunteer guides around, some veterans with amazing stories. Accessible entry from birdwood avenue (parking also available here) and there's lifts to navigate around the 2 lower levels. Balcony unfortunately are steps only (bout 3 and a half floors worth), but worth the trip if able for spectacular views of the surroundings. Free entry, toilets available. Cafe on site.

This is my second time visiting this place. It's free entry and near to botanical garden. Nice place to walk. Near to tram station.

This place is one of a kind, everyone who visits Melbourne shall see it at least one time. No entrance fee, but free parking nearby on the avenue. You can see all the military history of Australia from the Boer wars until nowadays. Can be visited with wheelchair as well, no stairs at unnecessary places. Lift fits for wheelchair as well. A small gift shop is on the ground floor, you can buy some sweets or some souvenirs if you desire to do so. A whole lot of info collected, takes up to 4-5 hours to visit the place and dig all the information out.The view from the balcony on the top is spectacular. Can spend 30-40 minutes there too.