Museums Victoria introduces a new series of adult courses inspired by our exhibitions, collections and the expertise within our museums.
This four-week course will focus on ROME: Empire, Power, People, a spectacular exhibition tracing the ambition, artistry and everyday life of one of history’s most influential civilisations.
Across four evening sessions, participants will explore the forces that shaped ancient Rome and its enduring legacy today through:
- Lecture talks
- Expert discussions
- Curator insights
- Guided exhibition experiences
- Object-focused learning
Drawing on more than 180 extraordinary objects from Museo Nazionale Romano and Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze, this course offer participants the opportunity to go deeper into the worlds illuminated in the exhibition, from Imperial power and monumental architecture to domestic rituals, belief systems, craftsmanship and the lives of everyday Romans.
Tickets
Adult $390
Senior $340
Concession $360
Date & Time
Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23 June
6 to 9pm
Located at Melbourne Museum
Key information
Tickets include all four weeks of the course and access to the ROME: Empire, Power, People exhibition.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Explore the rise of the Roman Empire through its leaders, examining systems of power, political life, and emperors as both real rulers and carefully curated figures.
Speaker
Dr Rhiannon Evans
Adjunct Associate Professor of Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University
Dr Evans is an expert on Ancient Roman literature, history and culture, and is the co-host of the popular podcast Emperors of Rome.
Step into daily life in Ancient Rome, from family, health and gender to social structures and leisure, and gain insight into how ordinary Romans lived.
Speakers
Dr Roslynne Bell
Honorary Research Fellow in Classics and Archaeology, University of Melbourne
Dr Bell has a background in teaching Roman art and archaeology, and her research is in the fields of Roman art, topography, and religion, with a particular focus on visual propaganda and the cult of the Magna Mater.
Prof Tim Parkin
The Tatoulis Chair in Classics, University of Melbourne
Professor Parkin teaches both ancient history and classical languages, and his main research is in Roman social history, currently both domestic violence in the Graeco-Roman world and ancient sexual health.
Uncover the role of gods, religion, and belief in Roman society, from mythology, theatre, and gladiators to rituals, cults, and curses.
Speakers
Dr Christopher Gribbin
Adjunct Lecturer at La Trobe University
Dr Gribbin is a public historian, specialising in Ancient Rome, and has a particular interest in understanding how people make sense of the world, whether through religion, philosophy, myth, art or architecture.
Dr Andrew Connor
Senior Lecturer in Ancient History, Monash University
Dr Connor teaches Roman history, language, and archaeology, as well as classical civilisation and ancient history more broadly, and has an interest in the Roman Empire and Roman Egypt.
Consider the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire, exploring how its ideas, systems, and culture have shaped our world long after its fall.
Speakers to be confirmed
This program has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Italian Australian Foundation.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please view our accessibility page for general information. A sensory map of Melbourne Museum can be found on our Visual Stories page where step-by-step visual and written access guides are available. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at mvbookings@museum.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can support your visit.
