Oracles, Omens & Oak Leaves | Workshop for Ages 4–8
Discover how the ancient Greeks looked to the future and craft your own 'wheel of fortune' in this playful school holiday workshop!
Time & Location
27 Sept 2025, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hellenic Museum, 280 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Event Details
These school holidays, step into the mysterious world of ancient Greek oracles in a playful, hands-on workshop designed especially for young Argonauts! As part of their adventure, children will journey through the Rituals: Gifts for the Gods exhibition to uncover how people thousands of years ago tried to glimpse the future, by asking questions of the gods and interpreting signs from the world around them.
Along the way, they'll handle genuine ancient artefacts and learn the secrets of the Pythia, the priestess who spoke for Apollo himself. From sacred temples to strange rituals, discover how oracles worked and why ancient Greeks turned to the divine for answers. To finish, everyone will create their very own ‘wheel of fortune’ to take home — a playful tool for answering life’s big (or small!) questions. What will you ask the oracle?
Event Details
This workshop is ideal for children aged 4–8 years, and will be conducted in English.
A session conducted in Modern Greek is available on Tuesday 30 September.
Tickets include museum general entry, including the new landmark exhibition Rituals: Gifts for the Gods.
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