Gold aureus of Caracalla, 205 CE on a Roman coin.
Exhibition

ROME: Empire, Power, People Excursions

Years 3 to 12, VCE, VCE VM, VPC, Tertiary
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Discover Melbourne Museum’s newest excursions, inspired by the latest touring exhibition, ROME: Empire, Power, People.

Featuring original statues, mosaics, frescoes, jewellery and everyday objects from the humblest to the most sumptuous, this Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Rome’s political, cultural and social life.

Sarcophagus with scenes of prisoners from the end of 2nd Century CE. / Source: Museo Nazionale Romano

From the fall of Julius Caesar to the power and ambition of an Empire, the exhibition showcases the luxury of Imperial Rome, the spectacle of the gladiator arena, the bustling marketplaces and the everyday experiences of Romans.

Explore Ancient Rome’s political, social and spiritual worlds through over 180 objects dating from the Imperial period 1st Century CE to the 3rd Century CE, with all of the objects on display in Melbourne for the first time ever.

The splendour, drama and humanity of Rome is brought to life in detail with scenography and multimedia, giving visitors an immersive experience and vivid portrait of a civilisation that continues to shape our world today.

The exhibition, designed by Museums Victoria and developed in collaboration with Contemporanea Progetti and curators from Museo Nazionale Romano and Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze, will draw on the extraordinary collections of two of Italy’s most prestigious museums for a never-before seen exhibition.

Presented with the support of the Ministero della Cultura, Dipartimento per la valorizzazione del patrimonio culturale and Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Toscana.

Availability

Terms 2 to 4

Student information

Years 3 to 12, VCE, VCE VM, VPC, Tertiary

Bookings

Exhibition

School Excursions

Fragment of a marble sarcophagus

ROME: Empire, Power, People

Exhibition Years 3 to 12, VCE, VCE VM, VPC
marble head of the roman philosopher pseudo Seneca

The Rise of the Roman Empire

Workshop VCE

Italian Language Guided Tours – ROME: Empire, Power, People

Presentation Years 3 to 10, VCE
Image of an ancient Roman marble carving of three gladiators in a fighting pose with swords.

Exploring Ancient Rome

Exhibition Years 3 to 6
Marble statue of the bust of the roman goddess Athena.

Investigating the Roman Empire

Workshop Years 7 to 8
A group of budding artists sis on chairs under the dome of the Royal Exhibition Building for a drawing class.

Drawing Under the Dome

Workshop Years 7 to 12, VCE, VCE VM, VPC, Tertiary

Gallery

Stone mask of the roman god Jupiter. Fresco From The Hypogeum Of The Octavians Ring with Goat, gold, chalcedony and agate Relief featuring Dioscure beside a horse in front of a roman arch. Gold coin featuring the profile of the emperor Caracalla
8 more
Stone altar featuring Romulus and Remus suckling a wolf. Marble statue of Bacchus holding grapes next to a dog. Gold pair of roman earrings marble head of the roman philosopher pseudo Seneca roman gold ring Stone statue of the roman goddess Aphrodite. Bronze wax seal maker in the shape of a foot from the Imperial age Fragment of a marble sarcophagus

Accessibility

Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at schools@museum.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can support your visit.

Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund

The Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund aims to enhance access to our museums (Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum), programs and events by offering free or subsidised education programs for eligible schools. Find out more about the fund.

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