Enter the world of ancient Rome in Melbourne Museum’s new Creative Lab workshop, Rise of the Gladiators.
Families are invited into the armoury beneath the Colosseum, where gladiators once prepared for battle. Through immersive sights and sounds, you’ll uncover how real Roman fighters used helmets, masks and symbols to tell powerful stories in the arena.
In the Creative Lab, participants will design and build their own gladiator mask inspired by historical armour. Along the way, you’ll learn about different gladiator styles, the anatomy of Roman helmets, and how identity, performance and protection were woven together in ancient combat.
Perfect for curious creatives aged 6 to 12, this 30-minute workshop blends hands-on making with history, theatre and imagination.
Forge your identity. The arena awaits.
Tickets
Date & Time
Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July
10am, 11am, 12 noon & 1:30pm
(30 minutes duration)
Key information
Please meet at Learning Lab 1 & 2 10 minutes before your workshop start time. The Learning Labs are located near the escalators by the Children’s Gallery.
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 [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
