Rome: Empire, Power, People
A not-to-be-missed exhibition for history students of all ages.
The ancient Roman world will come to life for students in this self-guided visit to Rome: Empire, Power, People.
With exclusive booklets (for secondary schools) and children’s trails (for primary schools), students will be prompted to use creativity, historical thinking and curiosity as they journey though the Roman world.
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.
Including over 180 artefacts from Museo Nationale Romano and National Archeological Museum of Florence, as well as immersive environments and multimedia, this spectacular exhibition promises to be a highlight on the school calendar!
Students will experience
- Deeper insight into the birth and rise of the Roman Empire.
- Immersive environments and reconstructions of the Roman Empire.
- Spectacular artefacts and objects from leading Italian museums.
Students will learn
- How the Roman Empire was formed and expanded
- Causes and consequences of the Roman Empire.
- About the lives of everyday people in Rome during the Roman Empire.
- The role, power and influence of significant figures including Emperors.
Students will be provided
- Primary school students will receive the children’s trail to complement their visit
- Secondary school students (Years 7-10). will receive a booklet to support their visit.
- VCE students will receive a booklet to further support their studies, with a focus on the significance of Augustus (Octavian).
Availability
Terms 2 to 4, Monday to Friday
Until Friday 23 October
Student information
Years 3 to 12, VCE, VCE VM, VPC
Maximum 60 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
History: Levels 7 and 8
Investigation: Ancient societies (10 000 BCE – 600 CE)
- features and organisation of ancient societies, significant groups, their perspectives and their roles in influencing and changing society VC2HH8K13
- significant beliefs, values, places and practices of an ancient society and their continuity and change over time, such as everyday life, worldviews, warfare, or death and funerary customs VC2HH8K14
- significant events or turning points in an ancient society and their contribution to continuity and change VC2HH8K15
- causes and consequences of contacts and conflicts within and/or with other societies, resulting in developments such as the conquest of other lands, the expansion of trade and peace treaties VC2HH8K16
- the role, contribution and achievements of a significant individual or group to change an ancient society VC2HH8K17
- interpretations of the significance of an ancient society and/or individual and their legacies VC2HH8K18
Historical significance
- analyse the significance of individuals, events, sites, developments and/or cultural achievements VC2HH8S09
VCE HISTORY
Units 3 and 4: Ancient History
- Area of Study 2: People in power, societies in crisis
VCE Classical Studies
Unit 2: Classical Worlds
- Area of Study 2: Expressing classical cultures
Unit 3: Classical Expressions
- Area of Study 2: Material Culture
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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