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 over 100 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: Gifts for the Gods 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 reminds us 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 own life.