Magic and Medicine: Rituals of Wellbeing
Discover the ritual practices of magic and medicine in ancient Greece, and create your own take-home herbal concoction.
Time & Location
09 May 2026, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Hellenic Museum, 280 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Event Details
Discover the sensorial world of ancient Greek magic and medicine in this relaxing morning masterclass.
Your experience begins with a short guided tour of the Rituals: Gifts for the Gods international exhibition, led by a Hellenic Museum historian. Discover how the ancient Greeks used particular plants, lotions, scents and spells to care for both body and mind. Learn which flowers were gathered for healing, why messages were inscribed on lead tablets, how worshippers slept in sacred temples, and other ways they would ward off illness and heal injuries.
Then settle into the workshop space with a soothing cup of traditional Greek mountain tea, where you'll be guided step-by-step to blend your own ritual wellbeing product, using ingredients from the ancient Mediterranean world.
Choose to create one of:
a restorative bath soak
an exfoliating body scrub
a nourishing face and body oil
Come away with a handmade creation to take home, along with a workshop handbook featuring the ingredients and recipes used in the session.
Details & Inclusions
90-minute session, including 20-minute tour and 70-minute hands-on workshop
All materials to create your own 50ml oil or 300g scrub/soak to take home
A workshop handbook containing the historical ingredients and recipes discussed
Hellenic Museum general admission on the day of the workshop
Allergen Notice
Please note, this workshop involves handling natural ingredients including dried botanicals, oils, goat milk, honey, and essential oils. If you have concerns about allergens or sensitivities, please contact the Hellenic Museum before purchasing a ticket.
Hellenic Museum Members: Log into your account to automatically access 15% off this event.
Tickets
Workshop Admission
From $40.00 to $45.00
$45.00
+$1.13 ticket service fee
$40.00
+$1.00 ticket service fee
Total
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