Dryad Drop-In
Explore the natural world through the eyes of the ancient Greeks, with a jam-packed day of storytelling and activities for ages 3–6!
Time & Location
27 Sept 2026, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hellenic Museum, 280 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Event Details
Step into a world where trees whisper, rivers shimmer, and mountains come alive with ancient spirits…
Thousands of years ago, people believed that nature was teeming with spirits – from the Oreads of the mountains, to the Oceanids of the sea, and the Dryads hidden in the trees between. These playful nymphs crossed paths with gods and mortals alike, and appeared in some of the most well-known myths of ancient Greece.
These spring holidays, the Hellenic Museum invites young explorers to discover this enchanted world at Dryad Drop-In, a flexible, story-led experience where children aged 3–6 can:
listen to magical tales of nymphs and dryads in ancient Greek mythology
get hands-on with ancient history, touching real and replica artefacts over 2,000 years old!
create their own dryad-inspired artworks using the ancient technique of frottage (texture rubbings)
Drop in anytime between 11AM–2PM to explore at your own pace – wander the museum, visit the object handling station, settle in for some creative play – then tune in for storytime sessions at 11.30AM, 12.30PM and 1.30PM.
Details & Inclusions
Tickets provide three hours (11AM–2PM) of free roaming access to:
Hellenic Museum galleries
Object handling station
Make-and-take crafting station
Plus multiple storytime sessions at 11.30AM, 12.30PM & 1.30PM (all sessions delivered in English)
This experience is recommended for ages 3–6
Each ticket includes entry for one accompanying adult. Children must be accompanied at all times.
Other Available Dates
This is the booking page for the Sunday 27 September event. Click here to view the Sunday 4 October event (featuring storytime sessions in English and Modern Greek).
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Tickets
Child Event Admission
Includes entry for one accompanying parent or guardian. Children must be accompanied at all times.
$15.00
+$0.38 ticket service fee
Total
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