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Hellenic Museum is a Greek art and history museum in Melbourne City Centre, in the former Royal Mint at William and La Trobe Streets.
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Why go
- Hundreds of objects spanning more than 8,000 years of Greek history.
- The Mary and Peter Mitrakas Collection of Cypriot Antiquities.
- Casts of ancient Greek statues sourced from Greek cultural institutions.
- Exhibitions on Melbourne and Australia's Greek communities, alongside history, visual arts, film, music and architecture.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 16:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00
Don't miss
- ONEIROIA permanent photographic installation by Australian photographer Bill Henson.Henson Gallery, second floor.
- The MessengerA permanently displayed work by Australian artist Sam Jinks.
- Iris sculptureA kneeling figure before a black reflective pool, inspired by the Greek goddess from the Parthenon west pediment.Iris Room.
What's inside
- Exhibitions exploring Melbourne’s and Australia’s Greek communities.
With kids
- Argonauts Kids Club activities include making battle helmets and doing experiments.
Tips for your visit
- Hands-on history workshops are part of the museum’s programme.
- Visitors can shop for jewellery, home decor, art and sculpture online or in person.
Interesting facts3
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Australia’s only dedicated home for Hellenic art.
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Only the original Mint’s administrative building and two gatehouses survive.
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The former Mint building is heritage listed and actively conserved.
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History
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- 1872The former Royal Mint opened as a British Royal Mint branch in a Renaissance Revival building designed by J. J. Clark.
- Mint closureThe Melbourne Mint closed officially and its machinery was sold.
- 2007Businessman and philanthropist Spiros Stamoulis founded the Hellenic Museum to promote ancient and contemporary Greek traditions.
- 2013The museum partnered with Greece’s Benaki Museum for a semi-permanent antiquities collection from 2014.
How to get there
- TrainFlagstaff station is directly opposite the museum.
- TramRoute 58 stops outside the museum on William Street.
- TramTrams 30 and 35 stop at La Trobe and William streets.
- ParkingPaid parking is available next to the museum in the Mint car park.
Sources: Hellenic Museum - Wikipedia · Hellenic Museum Melbourne | Art & History Museum · Visit | Hellenic Museum · Venue Hire | Hellenic Museum · checked 4 Oct 2026
Where
280 William St, Melbourne Victoria
- Website
- hellenic.org.au/
- Phone
- +0386159016
Questions and answers
Does the Hellenic Museum cover film?
Film is among its exhibition subjects.
Does the Hellenic Museum cover music?
Music is among its exhibition subjects.
Does the Hellenic Museum cover architecture?
Architecture is among its exhibition subjects.
Can I buy jewellery or home decor at the Hellenic Museum?
Both are available from the museum shop.
Can I shop online at the Hellenic Museum?
The museum offers shopping online and in person, including art and sculpture.
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