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Hellenic Museum A cultural hub supporting arts, film, and visual performance Australia wide, with a Hellenic flavour.
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Housed in the historic Former Royal Mint building, the Museum is home to the long-term collection Gods, Myths & Mortals: Greek Treasures Across the Millennia from the iconic Benaki Museum, Athens. The collection provides a snapshot of Greek history, from Classical, to Byzantine, Post-Byzantine, and Neo-Hellenic, winding through 8,000 years of Greek civilisation around the ground floor of the Mint, including the original gold vault. The Museum holds events throughout the year, from the popular Summer Cinema program, to theatre, live music, and lectures.

One final weekend to be 'Drawn Into Antiquity'.This Sunday marks the closing of 'Drawn Into Antiquity: Herk Alexander', ...
16/10/2026

One final weekend to be 'Drawn Into Antiquity'.

This Sunday marks the closing of 'Drawn Into Antiquity: Herk Alexander', a contemplative collection of graphite drawings inspired by the sculptural legacy of Classical antiquity.

Working from the language of idealised beauty, Herk Alexander embraces something altogether more human: fragments, fractures, imperfections and marks left by time. Across each painstakingly detailed work, ancient forms are reimagined and transformed into meditations on mortality, memory and the passage of time.

Don’t miss your chance to see them up close before the exhibition ends 4pm this Sunday, 18 October. Plan your visit today.

πŸ”— hellenic.org.au/exhibitions/drawn-into-antiquity

Today is the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, and yesterday marked the 800th anniversary of his death in 1226 πŸͺ½Whil...
04/10/2026

Today is the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, and yesterday marked the 800th anniversary of his death in 1226 πŸͺ½
While Saint Francis is not canonised in the Orthodox Church and is a Catholic saint, his image frequently appeared in Cretan Orthodox contexts - influenced by Venetian patrons and artists.

✨Did you know? ✨
Saint Francis is the patron saint of animals and ecology in Catholic tradition, and was known to refer to animals as "brothers" and "sisters"; fellow creations of God.

Visit 'Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 16th Century' in the exhibition Divine Thresholds | Icons & the Orthodox World, open now exclusively at the Hellenic Museum.

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🎧Happy International Podcast Day 🎧To celebrate we're sharing some Greek and history related podcasts to listen to! Swipe...
30/09/2026

🎧Happy International Podcast Day 🎧
To celebrate we're sharing some Greek and history related podcasts to listen to!

Swipe through to see some of Hellenic Museum's staff picks and a surprise at the end πŸ˜‰

✨Are you listening to any of these picks right now? Let us know your favourite below! ✨

In Orthodox Christianity, feast days are specific calendar days dedicated to remembering and venerating patron saints or...
16/09/2026

In Orthodox Christianity, feast days are specific calendar days dedicated to remembering and venerating patron saints or holy events – and in the Greek Orthodox calendar, today (17 September) is the feast day of Saint Sophia, who can be seen here in our 'Divine Thresholds' exhibition. πŸ’«πŸͺ½

Did you know?
✨ Sophia means 'wisdom' in ancient Greek
✨ Saint Sophia had three daughters named after the three Christian values: Faith (Pistis), Hope (Elpis) and Love (Agapi)
✨ She was forced to witness the martyrdom of her three beloved daughters, and mourned at their grave for three days before dying there. She is honoured as a martyr herself because of the suffering she endured.

For Orthodox Christians who share their name with a saint, feast days are also their 'name day' – so Χρόνια Πολλά (many years) and Να χαίρΡσαι το όνομά σου (may you enjoy your name) to any Sophias out there.

Learn more and plan your 'Divine Thresholds' experience at hellenic.org.au/divine

πŸ“Έ 1: Installation view of 'Divine Thresholds: Icons and the Orthodox Christian World'. Photo by Samantha Meuleman Photography.
πŸ–ΌοΈ 2: Christ as Sophia, Holy Wisdom, 17th Century. Novgorod, Russia. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on linen over wood. Private collection, Canberra.
πŸ–ΌοΈ 3: Saint Sophia, Wisdom of God, 19th Century. Novgorod, Russia. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso over wood. Private collection, Sydney.

16/09/2026

An evening of art, culture and hospitality for the launch of Divine Thresholds at Hellenic Museum, brought to life by Peter Rowland Group with considered food, service and event experiences throughout the evening.

16/09/2026

Celebrating International Day of Democracy with the Hellenic Museum by exploring the origins of democracy.

Get creative and WIN πŸ†πŸŽ¨ Young Argonauts, there's still time to enter a Hellenic Superhero-themed artwork in this year's ...
10/09/2026

Get creative and WIN πŸ†πŸŽ¨ Young Argonauts, there's still time to enter a Hellenic Superhero-themed artwork in this year's Golden Fleece Competition. We've already received a Herakles-sized haul of Muse-worthy submissions, but with art supply kits, Hellenic Museum goodie bags and family memberships up for grabs, it's not too late to sharpen your pencils!

Competition closes October 5. Visit the link for details and to submit your heroic masterpiece today! 🦸✨

πŸ‘‰ argonautsclub.org/play-explore/golden-fleece

✨ EXHIBITION NOW OPEN ✨Today we open the doors to 'Divine Thresholds: Icons and the Orthodox Christian World', a major n...
29/08/2026

✨ EXHIBITION NOW OPEN ✨

Today we open the doors to 'Divine Thresholds: Icons and the Orthodox Christian World', a major new exhibition exploring the power, beauty and enduring legacy of Orthodox icons and sacred objects.

Bringing together more than 130 extraordinary works dating from the 15th to 19th centuries, 'Divine Thresholds' invites us to look beyond the surface of these objects and consider the worlds they connect: the earthly and the divine, the past and the present, the seen and the unseen.

Discover centuries of devotion, artistry and tradition, and encounter a world where art becomes a threshold to something greater – now open 10AM–4PM daily in Melbourne C*D, included with museum entry. πŸ•ŠοΈ

Learn more and plan your visit at hellenic.org.au/divine

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With thanks to Major Exhibition Supporter, Avonmore on the Park Sydney, and Exhibition Media Partners, Neos Kosmos and Greek Media Group. Photos by Samantha Meuleman Photography.

Last month the Hellenic Museum once again had the privilege of visiting some of the older members of Melbourne's Greek c...
25/08/2026

Last month the Hellenic Museum once again had the privilege of visiting some of the older members of Melbourne's Greek community through our ongoing partnership with Fronditha Care! This time, we went on the road with two new programs:

πŸ… "The Spirit of the Olympics", celebrating the Olympic Games in both ancient Greece and the modern world
πŸ«’ "Olives: The Gift of Athena", exploring the history of the olive tree and the importance of olives throughout Greek history

It was a joy to see participants handle real Olympic torches; wear olive and bay wreath crowns; craft their own olive and rosemary bouquets; explore depictions of olive gatherers from over 2500 years ago; reminisce about past Olympic Games; and even compete in a 'mini Olympics' πŸ†

But the best thing of all? These visits are more than a one-way experience. While the Hellenic Museum visits aged care facilities and community groups to help share the wonder of Greek history with people of all ages and backgrounds, our team often finds they learn just as much from the wonderful people they're teaching. Never stop learning! πŸ’—

If you'd like the Hellenic Museum to visit your care facility or community group, please get in touch.

COMING SOON: 130+ icons. One extraordinary exhibition. βœ¨πŸ•ŠοΈDiscover centuries of master craftsmanship, reverent devotion ...
12/08/2026

COMING SOON: 130+ icons. One extraordinary exhibition. βœ¨πŸ•ŠοΈ

Discover centuries of master craftsmanship, reverent devotion and momentous history in "Divine Thresholds: Icons and the Orthodox Christian World".

Bringing together more than 130 icons and sacred objects from public and private collections across Australia, this major new exhibition explores the profound artistic traditions, stories, and spiritual world of Orthodox Christianity.

πŸ“… Opening Saturday 29 August 2026
πŸ›οΈ At the Hellenic Museum, Melbourne C*D
🎟️ Included with general admission

Learn more and plan your visit at hellenic.org.au/divine

With thanks to Major Exhibition Supporter, Avonmore on the Park Sydney, and Exhibition Media Partners, Neos Kosmos and Greek Media Group.

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280 William Street
Melbourne, VIC
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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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