Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World

Touring Exhibition

Sat 15 Sep 2018Sun 25 Nov 2018

10:00am3:00pm

Museum of the Goldfields


See the wonders of ancient Rome brought to life!

Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World is a family-friendly, interactive exhibition of incredible machines, art and technology.

Due to the ravages of time, very few pieces of ancient Roman technology and machinery have survived in their entirety.

By studying archaeological finds and old texts, the internationally acclaimed Artisans of Florence have reconstructed ancient Roman technology using the same materials and techniques that were used thousands of years ago.

The entire family will be able to get hands-on with these creations to learn about the fascinating history of ancient Rome, the lives of fearsome gladiators, and the innovation that set the Roman Empire apart from the rest of the world.

This exhibition includes artefacts, models, catapults, frescoes, armour, weapons, busts, and much more.

Ticketing

Tickets can be purchased at the front desk of the Museum of the Goldfields.

Special Offer!

To celebrate the last days of Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World we are offering discounted ticket pricing!

Ticket Type Special Price!
Adult $10
Concession* $5
Child (5-15) $5
Carer^ Free

*Must present a valid Student, Senior, or Health Care Card.
^Must present a valid WA Companion Card

 


Ancient Rome Launch Night

Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum
Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum
Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum
Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum
Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum
Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum
Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum
Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum
Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum
Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum
Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum
Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum
Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum
Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum
Caption: Launch night for the Ancient Rome exhibition at the Museum of the Goldfields
Credit: WA Museum

Exhibition partners

  

The machines described by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio in the first century BC in his famous work De Architecturea were built by the Niccolai Group under the auspices of La Sapienza, University of Rome.


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Caption: An exhibition for the whole family

Credit: WA Museum