Rituals: Gifts for the Gods | Exhibition now showing

Schedule

Sun Nov 23 2025 at 12:00 am to 06:00 am

UTC+11:00

Location

Hellenic Museum | Melbourne, VI

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Discover the divine at 'Rituals: Gifts for the Gods', an exclusive international exhibition in partnership with the Hellenic Ministry of Culture — only at Australia's Hellenic Museum. 💙
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Why do people give gifts to the gods? What transforms a space into sacred ground? Why do the same gestures, words and offerings echo across generations?
Presented in partnership with the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, 'Rituals: Gifts for the Gods' brings together 119 exceptional artefacts from fifteen world-renowned collections, including many objects which have never before left Greece.
Across cultures and centuries, ritual has offered humanity a way to connect to each other, to the divine, and to the mysteries of life and death. 'Rituals' invites you on a journey through the sacred landscapes of ancient Greece, where caves, temples and mountaintops echoed with prayers, offerings, and acts of devotion.​
From intricately crafted dedications to simple tokens of faith, discover how ritual helped ancient communities seek protection, celebrate life, and cope with loss. Marvel at objects unearthed from remote sanctuaries and sacred sites, and consider how gestures like lighting a candle or gathering in ceremony still echo these ancient traditions today.
In a rapidly changing world, 'Rituals: Gifts for the Gods' is a reminder that while beliefs may vary, the human need for connection, meaning, and reverence endures. Explore the power of ritual past and present, and reflect on the sacred moments that shape your life.
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Now showing 10AM–4PM daily, only at the Hellenic Museum until late 2025. Included with museum general admission. Learn more and plan your visit on the Hellenic Museum website. 🎟️
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