Ancient Greeks Exhibition in Auckland – Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes

Last updated on 30 January 2024

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You gotta go see the Ancient Greeks Exhibition in Auckland

As an avid Classics fan, anything Ancient Greek related, I’m there. So when I discovered that there was a Greek Exhibition at Auckland Museum, I knew I had to go. The Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes exhibition is on at Tāmaki Paenga Hira, Auckland War Memorial Museum and it’s well worth the visit.

When I was in high school, I studied Classics and continued on when I went to University. One of my favourite topics was all about Alexander the Great, and I loved learning about the ancient Greek ways of life, culture and art. In Uni, we studied so many vases (some of which I was lucky enough to see on a trip to Athens), and the Greek myths have always entertained and intrigued me.

The Ancient Greek Exhibition Auckland Museum is a wonderful collection borrowed from the British Museum, London, and showcases over 170 artefacts. From statues to weapons, vases and pottery to elaborate jewellery, there’s a little bit of everything.

The three themes are Athletes, Warriors and Heroes, and the exhibition breaks up each topic as you wander through the halls. As well as the visual element and seeing the artefacts up close, there is an audio guide you can plug into which is available in 6 different audio guides (free!), that even have adult and kids options.

As I wandered around (albeit quite quickly due to my own time restrictions), I couldn’t help but wonder if I’d seen some of the artefacts before, in my own trip to the British Museum when I lived in the UK. Even if I had, it was still a wonderful trip back in time, and to be reminded about why I love this period in history.

I think, while the vases may have gotten a little tiring in Uni when we had to study them for so dang long, they are actually one of my favourite artefacts now. Perhaps it’s because they’re all such great shapes and designs, or because it’s fun trying to figure out which figurines on the vases are which from Greek mythology and stories … I don’t know. But it’s a joy to see them all the same!

FAQs for the Ancient Greeks Exhibition in Auckland

Where is the Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes in Auckland?

The Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes exhibition is being held at Auckland Museum. Specifically, it’s thein the Auaha Atea Nui, Special Exhibition Suite.  You can’t miss it when you walk into the Museum.

How long is the Greek exhibition at Auckland Museum on for?

The Ancient Greeks Exhibition in Auckland Museum is on until Sunday 6 November 2022. You must book a ticket to enter the exhibition, and quiet hours are available during the week.

How much is the exhibition?

The Ancient Greeks exhibition is $25 for an adult, and $12 for a child. Headed to the exhibition as a family? It’s $67 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children. If you’re a Member of the museum, your entry to the exhibition is free.

Is there a gift shop?

Sure is! As you exit the exhibition you’ll be able to check out some of the items in the shop. There’s plenty to choose from and while I didn’t end up buying anything, there were definitely some items I could see in my home!

So tell me! Have you seen the Ancient Greeks Exhibition in Auckland yet? What did you think?