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ROME: Empire, Power, People

Melbourne Museum

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 180 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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Visitors gathered around two Roman statues on raised plinths within a dramatic, dark gallery
Person viewing an illuminated Roman sarcophagus framed by layered red exhibition walls.
Display case of Roman marble busts arranged on plinths against deep red gallery walls.
Group of visitors standing around a marble Roman bust on a plinth under dramatic overhead lighting.
Group of visitors seated around a table exhibit, with a painted Roman garden mural background
When
06 October, 2026
Venue
Melbourne Museum
Contact
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Location and Directions11 Nicholson Street Carlton Victoria 3053 Australia
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Product Types
  • Exhibition and Shows
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Dates
  • Wednesday 07 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 08 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 09 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 10 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 11 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Monday 12 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 13 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 14 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 15 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 16 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 17 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 18 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Monday 19 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 20 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 21 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 22 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 23 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 24 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 25 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event

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