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Mixed Messages on Mount Olympus. Thurs 30 Oct, 2-4pm. (Scroll text: 'To Zeus & co.')

Get to know the Greek gods this half-term...

Hermes the messenger god has had a bit of a mishap, and he needs your help. Explore the Cast Gallery and help Hermes track down his missing missives and find their correct recipients amongst the statues. Along the way you'll discover the colourful characters of Mount Olympus and get hands on with divinely-inspired crafts like Ares' armour-making and weaving like Athena. It's a fun-filled afternoon, perfect for families with curious kids and myth-loving adults alike.

Can you be the hero of the gods and help Hermes deliver all his messages?

 

 

Accessibility

  • The Cast Gallery is on the first floor.

  • We provide step-free access via our lift. To use the lift please ask at the reception on the ground floor of the Faculty of Classics.

  • This event is primarily seated. The family trail involves standing, but we can move chairs around the gallery.

  • Find out more about Museum Access.

  • Please contact us on 01223 330402 or email museum@classics.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions or concerns about accessibility.

 

 

Who: Families (recommended age 5+)

£££: Free

Booking: No need to book, just drop in

Date: 
Thursday, 30 October, 2025 - 14:00 to 16:00
Contact name: 
Martha Heemskerk
Contact phone: 
01223330402
Subject: 
Event location: 
Cast Gallery

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