Open House Melbourne: The Shrine Reimagined

Step back in history and discover the designs that could have been in this guided curator's tour of Designing Remembrance: Exploring alternate visions for Victoria's war memorial as part of the Open House Melbourne weekend.

From grand monuments to humble sanctuaries, this exhibition uncovers the different visions that once competed for a place in the heart of Victoria.

After the tour, enjoy an exclusive viewing of some of the original hand-drawn plans for the Shrine by architects Philip Hudson and James Wardrop. These plans have never been publicly displayed before and will provide you with a fascinating insight into the key features and symbols of the Shrine.

Important information

• Guided tours will run at 10.15am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm
• Tours will run for 50 minutes
• Bookings are essential as spaces are limited
• The tour is free, however, a $7 booking fee applies
• Tours will depart from the Shrine Visitor Centre
• Tickets will be released in two waves:
  • First release tickets: 12pm Wednesday 2 July
  • Second release tickets: 10am Saturday 5 July

About Designing Remembrance

The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria's national memorial honouring the service and sacrifice of Australians in war and peacekeeping. Opened in 1934, it stands today as one of Melbourne’s most iconic buildings. But the current design, with its striking grandeur, is dramatically different to the various other concepts that were proposed. The Shrine’s exhibition Designing Remembrance: Exploring alternate visions for Victoria's war memorial(opens in a new window) uncovers these differing visions and offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the past. Featuring detailed plans, conceptual drawings and correspondence, Designing Remembrance uncovers an important chapter in Melbourne’s architectural history.