Exploring Ancient Rome
Ancient artefacts, immersive environments and an engaging children’s trail bring the Roman Empire life for primary schools.
With over 180 ancient artefacts direct from Italy, immersive environments and multimedia, Rome: Empire, Power, People is a not to be missed exhibition for history students of all ages.
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.
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.
Primary students are invited to explore the exhibition with our exclusive children’s trail. Designed for young audiences, this special booklet will spark creativity and curiosity in your students.
Students will experience
- Immersive environments and reconstructions of the Roman Empire.
- Spectacular artefacts and objects from leading Italian museums.
Students will learn
- How to use creative and critical thinking.
- About the lives of everyday people in Rome during the Roman Empire.
- Fun facts about the Roman Empire.
Students will be provided
- Students will be provided with a copy of the children’s trail, designed exclusively for use with this exhibition.
Students will need
- Please bring a pencil.
Availability
Terms 3 & 4, Monday to Friday
Duration: 60 minutes
Student information
Years 3 to 6
Maximum 30 students
Bookings
$14 per student + education service fee
Call 13 11 02 or submit an online booking request
Exhibition
Self-guided exhibition visit
Victorian Curriculum Links
Intercultural Capability: Levels 3 and 4
Culture, Identity and Belonging
- Understandings that can be gained from intercultural experiences, including a critical perspective on, and respect for, diverse cultures, including their own VC2CI4C02
Intercultural Capability: Levels 5 and 6
Culture, Identity and Belonging
- how identity can be influenced by one or more cultures VC2CI6C01
Accessibility
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] 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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