The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria’s national war memorial, built to honour the service and sacrifice of generations of Australians. Open daily with free admission, it combines a world-class museum, peaceful memorial gardens, and breathtaking views across Melbourne — making it one of the most moving and meaningful places to visit in the city. It is a space for quiet reflection, for learning, and for connecting with history that has shaped the nation.
The Exhibition — Spartans & ANZACs
Right now, the Shrine is hosting a very special exhibition that speaks directly to the Greek heritage we celebrate at Zenon. Spartans & ANZACs runs from 15 April 2026 through to April 2027, and entry is completely free. In 480 BC, one of history’s most famous battles was fought at the narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae, where 300 Spartan warriors led by King Leonidas held back a vast Persian army for three extraordinary days. Their stand allowed thousands of comrades to escape and fight on, leaving an enduring legacy of courage and sacrifice. More than 2,400 years later, Australian and New Zealand troops returned to that very same ground — in April 1941, on the eve of Anzac Day, facing overwhelming German forces at Thermopylae and the nearby Brallos Pass.
The exhibition draws a powerful connection between these two defining moments, revealing how service, sacrifice and mateship transcend time, linking ancient warriors with modern soldiers in a shared legacy of courage. For students of Greek heritage, this is a rare and wonderful opportunity to see ancient Greek history honoured within one of Australia’s most respected institutions — a reminder that the values we inherit from our ancestors continue to resonate across millennia, and that the story of Greece is woven into the story of this country too. We warmly encourage all Zenon families to visit.
Zenon Greek School has recognised this opportunity for our students to learn and become proud of their heritage and wanted to share it with parents. Please fill the form in below if you’re able to with your child/ren. This visit is organised not to interfere with Greek School for Sunday 28th June 2026 from 1:00pm. We will be visiting the Museum and also the Shrine building proper.