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An gold artefact showing a man's face fashioned in gold.
1 Nov

Schliemann's Gold and Beyond

  • Talk
  • Tour

As part of German Week Melbourne, join Dr Jo Clyne at the Hellenic Museum for an interactive tour in German exploring the fascinating history of German archaeology in Greece.

Discover the story of Heinrich Schliemann and his quest to uncover ancient Troy, learn about the work of the German Archaeological Institute in Athens, and explore the long tradition of German fascination with ancient Greece through artefacts and exhibits.

A unique journey from Troy to the original Olympic Games, bringing archaeology, history and German-Greek connections to life.

Suitable for ages 8+. Limited to 20 participants per group.

Hours

Date Times
Sun 1 Nov
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 2pm - 3pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Location

Hellenic Museum
280 William St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Hellenic Museum

Price and bookings

Adult / general $10
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Contact details

  • telephone number: 0429 019 016
  • email address: melbourne@germanweek.com.au
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Children at a counter wearing aprons all learning to make pretzels with a woman wearing a headscarf.
24 Oct

Pretzel Baking Workshop for Families

Roll, twist and bake German pretzels in a hands-on family workshop for kids aged 2–5.

  • Free
  • Family and kids
German food including sausages, cherry cakes and beer.
1 Nov

Frühschoppen: A German Brunch with Live Brassband

Start your Sunday the Bavarian way with Weisswurst, Brezel, Weissbier and live German brass music.

  • Free
  • Music
Historical technical drawing of a rhinoceros by Albrecht Dürer.
27 Oct

Albrecht Dürer: Treasures from the NGV Collection

Go behind the scenes at the NGV for a rare look at highlights from its Albrecht Dürer collection.

  • Free
  • Art
Host dressed in leiderhosen and Tyrolean hat standing beneath an antler chandelier in front of a large screen.
20 Oct

German Pub Trivia

Test your German knowledge with a fun night of trivia, food and Bier at Hofbräuhaus Melbourne.

  • Free
  • Entertainment

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Participants on the State Library Victoria Unlocked guided morning tour inside the iconic dome at State Library Victoria in Melbourne.
Until 31 Dec

State Library Victoria Unlocked

Join an exclusive guided tour and experience State Library Victoria before the doors open.

  • Talk
  • Tour
Visitors on a tour at the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio with electronic instruments on display on shelves.
Until 28 Nov

MESS Studio Tour

Take a free guided tour of a collection of rare instruments and hear the stories behind the sounds.

  • Free
  • Talk
A group of people participating in a guide-led tour, walking past a large white residence and trees, on a local street.
Until 14 Nov

Walking Tour: Robin Boyd's Neighbourhood (Route #2)

A walking tour exploring the architectural streetscapes, landscape and local history of South Yarra.

  • Talk
  • Walking tour
A sepia-toned photograph of the interior of a grand, classical-style library hall with a high ceiling and massive fluted columns lining both sides.
8 – 29 Oct

Haunted Library Tour

Uncover Library mysteries, unexplained encounters and intriguing collection items on an guided tour.

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