Hats of Heroes: School Holiday Program

What do ancient Greek warriors and ANZAC soldiers have in common?

These winter school holidays, families are invited to discover the stories of SPARTANS & ANZACS and explore the surprising connections between ancient Greece and the Second World War in this free, hands-on activity at the Shrine.

Hats of Heroes: Guided Children's Tour

Weekdays only | Bookings required

On a guided children's tour of the Shrine's newest exhibition, participants will discover the story of the famous Spartan warriors who defended Greece over 2,000 years ago and the ANZAC soldiers who fought there during the Second World War.

After visiting the exhibition, kids will create their own Australian slouch hat or New Zealand ‘lemon squeezer’ hat to take home.

Designed for children aged 8-12, this program combines history, creativity and discovery, bringing remarkable stories from the past to life in a fun and memorable way.

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Important information to read before you book:

• This starting point for this children's tour is the Shrine Visitor Centre.
• Bookings are required for this program, and parents must be in attendance on the day.
• Sessions will run on the following dates:
  • Monday 29th June - Thursday 2nd July
  • Monday 6th July - Thursday 9th July
• Programs runs for 60 minutes

FREE, DROP-IN ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE EVERY DAY

No booking required | Available from the Visitor Centre

Whooo am I?

Explore the SPARTANS & ANZACS exhibition and follow the clues to uncover this special owl’s name.

Kids' Corner

Enjoy colouring-in activities and picture books in the Visitor Centre Kids’ Corner.

Activity Card

Set off on a Shrine adventure trail!
Collect your card from the Visitor Centre — perfect for primary school-aged explorers.

Choose from four exciting themes:

• Unlock the secrets!
• Discover how things work!
• Use your imagination!
• Solve the mysteries!

Explorer Kits

Make your visit even more exciting with an Explorer Kit — the ultimate fact-finding companion!

Pick one up from the Visitor Centre and return it at the end of your visit.

Each kit includes:

• Magnifying glass
• Periscope
• Kaleidoscope
• Compass
• Notebook
• Pencil
• Finger puppet
• Picture book