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Two primary school aged children looking at objects in a glass display case at an exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance.
29 Jun – 9 Jul

Hats of Heroes: Guided Children's Tour

  • Free
  • Family and kids

These winter school holidays, families are invited to discover the stories of the Shrine's newest exhibition on a guided children's tour. Participants will discover the story of the famous Spartan warriors who defended Greece over 2,000 years ago and the Anzac soldiers who fought there during the Second World War.

After visiting the exhibition, kids will create their own Australian slouch hat or New Zealand ‘lemon squeezer’ hat to take home.

Designed for children aged 8-12, this program combines history, creativity and discovery, bringing remarkable stories from the past to life in a fun and memorable way.

Important information to read before you book:
- The starting point for this children's tour is the Shrine Visitor Centre.
- Bookings are required for this program, and parents must be in attendance on the day.

Hours

Date Times
Mon 29 Jun
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tue 30 Jun
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wed 1 Jul
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
Thu 2 Jul
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mon 6 Jul
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tue 7 Jul
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wed 8 Jul
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
Thu 9 Jul
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm

Location

Galleries of Remembrance
Shrine of Remembrance
Birdwood Ave
Melbourne 3001

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Book online for Hats of Heroes: Guided Children's Tour

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9661 8100
  • email address: reception@shrine.org.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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