ROME: Empire, Power, People
Highlights
- Explore over 150 unique objects from Imperial Rome, revealing the grandeur of a civilisation that shapes our world.
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant political and cultural life of Rome through original statues and everyday items.
- Experience the drama of the gladiator arena and bustling marketplaces, all showcased in a Melbourne-exclusive exhibition.
- Discover the splendour of Ancient Rome with multimedia presentations that bring history to life like never before.
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.
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 150 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 the 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.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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