Calendar of Events

Taste of Combat – The evolution of military food

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

As the saying goes, “An army marches on its stomach.” Yet the essential contributions of those who cook, research, and serve food to hundreds of hungry troops often go unrecognised. […]

Beyond Kokoda

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Uncover a rare glimpse of one of the forgotten battlefields of the Second World War in this captivating talk with author and historian Dr Adrian Threlfall. In October 2024, Threlfall […]

Immortals – Clayton Tremlett

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Discover a compelling exploration of history and memory through the eyes of Central Victorian artist Clayton Tremlett in our latest exhibition. After more than six years of dedicated research, Tremlett […]

Feathered Heroes: Stories of pigeons during wartime

Online

Mark the National Day for War Animals with this intriguing webinar on the remarkable contributions of pigeons during conflict. Join Nigel Allsopp, President of the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation […]

Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address

ANZAC House 4, Collins St, Melbourne

Submarine Cables – a hidden weakness? With Samuel Bashfield. Samuel Bashfield is an Australian expert on Indo-Pacific security and defence policy. Sam speaks and publishes on national security and defence […]

Immortals – Clayton Tremlett

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Discover a compelling exploration of history and memory through the eyes of Central Victorian artist Clayton Tremlett in our latest exhibition. After more than six years of dedicated research, Tremlett […]

Book Launch: The Secret Submarine – Dr Tom Lewis

The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum 2 Murray Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Uncover a forgotten battle off Australia’s shores. Join Dr Tom Lewis as he talks about his new book about a battle between Australia & Japan Release Date: 10/Mar/2025 Subject: Military […]

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival: Dine at the Shrine

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Experience a special three-course menu created by Peter Rowland inspired by the Shrine’s new exhibition, 'Taste of Combat: The Evolution of Military Food’, which uncovers the stories of feeding troops […]

Art, Espionage and Professor A.D. Trendall

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Explore the intriguing world of wartime intelligence and uncover the extraordinary career of Professor A.D (Dale) Trendall (1909–1995) – classical scholar, cryptographer, and art historian. Dale Trendall, a contemporary of […]

Immortals – Clayton Tremlett – Last Days

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Discover a compelling exploration of history and memory through the eyes of Central Victorian artist Clayton Tremlett in our latest exhibition. After more than six years of dedicated research, Tremlett […]

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