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Hellenic Museum Melbourne

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Australia's only museum dedicated to showcasing the transformational power of Greek art, history and culture. 10AM–4PM daily in Melbourne's CBD.

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Fashion Unites 2021 is creating a short fashion film celebrating the cultural diversity woven through our fashion community ✨ This is a FREE event but registration is required! Click the link to sign up 🔥 melbournefashionfestival.com.au/event/fashion/…

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A Greek revolutionary and Naval Commander, Laskarina Bouboulina was known for her tremendous contribution to the Greek War of Independence, the bicentenary of which we commemorate this week. Learn more via our blog hellenic.org.au/post/hellenic-… #greekwarofindependence #GreekRevolution

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Restaurateur and chef Philip Vakos of Richmond’s Bahari spoke to the Hellenic Museum about his Cretan heritage, the art of Gringlish cooking and his go to comfort food during lockdown 👨‍🍳 Check out our interview with him youtube.com/watch?v=f08pNC… #greekcuisine #greekfood

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Today we commemorate the bicentenary of the Greek War of Independence (1821-32). The Hellenic Museum has curated an exhibition to mark the occasion, visit us to learn more. Konstantinos Volanakis, The attack on the Turkish flagship. #GreekWarofIndependence #GreekRevolution

Today we commemorate the bicentenary of the Greek War of Independence (1821-32). 

The Hellenic Museum has curated an exhibition to mark the occasion, visit us to learn more.

Konstantinos Volanakis, The attack on the Turkish flagship. 

#GreekWarofIndependence #GreekRevolution
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The Hellenic Museum will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. We are open on Saturday the 3rd of April and will re-open on Tuesday the 6th of April with our usual hours of 10am - 4pm. We hope you all have a lovely long weekend.

The Hellenic Museum will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. We are open on Saturday the 3rd of April and will re-open on Tuesday the 6th of April with our usual hours of 10am - 4pm. We hope you all have a lovely long weekend.
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To commemorate the bicentenary of the Greek War of Independence, the Hellenic Museum will be hosting a series of lectures, presented by Dr Con Allimonos, exploring the events leading up to, during, and after the revolution. Buy your tickets here. hellenic.org.au/1821-lectures

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The Hellenic Museum has added an exhibition to commemorate the bicentenary of the Greek War of Independence. The items on display include traditional costumes, books and historical coins on loan from the Stamoulis Family, Peter & Mary Mitrakas and Lambros & Stav Kappas.

The Hellenic Museum has added an exhibition to commemorate the bicentenary of the Greek War of Independence. The items on display include traditional costumes, books and historical coins on loan from the Stamoulis Family, Peter & Mary Mitrakas and Lambros & Stav Kappas.
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Join us these school holidays for two brand new workshops: Painted Statues & Magnificent Mosaics. We invite young artists age 7 to 13 to channel their creativity with these fun-filled activities 🎨 Tickets are limited and selling fast. hellenic.org.au/events-1

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Check out our blog post, 'Revolutionary Arms,' to learn about the weaponry of the Greek War of Independence, which played an important role in the revolution itself, and in its imagery. hellenic.org.au/post/revolutio… #GreekWarofIndependence #history #MilitaryHistory

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Have you ever wanted to find out more about museums or ask a museum expert something? Now's your chance! This Wednesday 15th September is #AskACurator Day - get the questions you've always wanted answered ready!

Have you ever wanted to find out more about museums or ask a museum expert something? Now's your chance! This Wednesday 15th September is #AskACurator Day - get the questions you've always wanted answered ready!
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On Wednesday 3 November, we are finally reopening the Hellenic Museum at 10am 🎉 Our newest exhibition Flame of Olympia: An Exhibition of Olympic Torches, will be waiting for you! Come prepared with a pre-booked ticket. Tickets are now available online: bit.ly/2XTzxfv

On Wednesday 3 November, we are finally reopening the Hellenic Museum at 10am 🎉 Our newest exhibition Flame of Olympia: An Exhibition of Olympic Torches, will be waiting for you!

Come prepared with a pre-booked ticket. Tickets are now available online: bit.ly/2XTzxfv
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Discover the art of drawing with contemporary artist @Marco Luccio. Final tickets available for Sunday's inspiring drawing class amongst the Hellenic Museum's artefacts and exhibitions. 🎟️ Tickets available: bit.ly/3o143xa

Discover the art of drawing with contemporary artist @Marco Luccio. Final tickets available for Sunday's inspiring drawing class amongst the Hellenic Museum's artefacts and exhibitions. 
🎟️ Tickets available: bit.ly/3o143xa
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Now in its 5th year, Summer School presented by the Nonkosana Museum and Dr Christopher Gribbin explore the ancient world of Greece and Rome. These relaxed and thought-provoking courses are highly anticipated by many adult learners. Tickets available here bit.ly/3HIow2B

Now in its 5th year, Summer School presented by the <a href="/Hellenic/">Nonkosana</a> Museum and Dr Christopher Gribbin explore the ancient world of Greece and Rome. These relaxed and thought-provoking courses are highly anticipated by many adult learners.

Tickets available here bit.ly/3HIow2B
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Don't miss Loretta and all the activities at BLOCK PARTY – our public street art festival today! The birds of prey and ancient Greek warriors are in full flight! We're celebrating the start of summer, Greek culture and reconnecting people in the City of Melbourne!

Don't miss Loretta and all the activities at BLOCK PARTY – our public street art festival today! The birds of prey and ancient Greek warriors are in full flight! We're celebrating the start of summer, Greek culture and reconnecting people in the <a href="/cityofmelbourne/">City of Melbourne</a>!
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Introducing HELLENIC ARTS FEST. Across two weekends in February 2022, the Hellenic Museum’s summer arts festival will showcase the best of contemporary and classic Greek cinema, storytelling and gastronomy in the Museum’s enchanting courtyard 🎟️ Tickets bit.ly/3FeAcIO

Introducing HELLENIC ARTS FEST. 

Across two weekends in February 2022, the Hellenic Museum’s summer arts festival will showcase the best of contemporary and classic Greek cinema, storytelling and gastronomy in the Museum’s enchanting courtyard 🎟️  Tickets bit.ly/3FeAcIO
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Today is #MuseumSelfieDay! 📸 We're encouraging all our visitors to take a selfie at the Nonkosana Museum and share with us! Show us your #MuseumSelfie by tagging #HellenicMuseum 🏺 This Ancient Hoplitikon #selfie is on point 🤳

Today is #MuseumSelfieDay! 📸

We're encouraging all our visitors to take a selfie at the <a href="/Hellenic/">Nonkosana</a> Museum and share with us! Show us your #MuseumSelfie by tagging #HellenicMuseum 🏺

This Ancient Hoplitikon #selfie is on point 🤳
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Want to learn more about the museum sector? Join our wonderful volunteer team! We are currently recruiting volunteers to work across front of house, programming and events! Head to our website for more details: bit.ly/3AvYpsB #artsvolunteers #museum #arts #volunteer

Want to learn more about the museum sector? Join our wonderful volunteer team! We are currently recruiting volunteers to work across front of house, programming and events! Head to our website for more details: bit.ly/3AvYpsB

#artsvolunteers #museum #arts #volunteer
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Tonight's the night! My Big Fat Greek Wedding screens at sunset. Grab a last minute ticket and join us for this hilarious, culture clash rom-com. Everyone knows Toula gets the guy, but we love watching the antics of the Portokalos family. Book your ticket: bit.ly/3mmePhq

Tonight's the night! My Big Fat Greek Wedding screens at sunset. Grab a last minute ticket and join us for this hilarious, culture clash rom-com. Everyone knows Toula gets the guy, but we love watching the antics of the Portokalos family. Book your ticket: bit.ly/3mmePhq