The Andrews Labor Government is helping Melbourne’s Greek community share the wonders of their ancient past in an Australian-first exhibition which brings precious artefacts from Greece exclusively to Melbourne.

Melbourne Museum and Greece’s National Archaeological Museum have collaborated and will take visitors back in time, with Open Horizons: Ancient Greek Journeys showcasing the ancient world of Greece.

The exhibition explores Greece’s rich history through trade, spirituality and art, offering a window into the ideas and culture that have permeated into modern times and continue to influence culture, politics and sport.

Displayed for the first time in Australia – Open Horizons will showcase 44 treasures from the Early Bronze age through to the Roman period, introducing a new generation of visitors to the history of Greece.

Highlights include a 2,500-year-old marble sphinx depicting a female head with the body of a winged lion and a collection of artefacts depicting Heracles, the greatest of all Greek heroes

The Open Horizons exhibition was secured by the Labor Government and funded in the 2020-21 State Budget.

Open Horizons: Ancient Greek Journeys opens on Saturday, 23 April. Tickets are included with general entry to Melbourne Museum with more information available at museumsvictoria.com.au/open-horizons.