Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers

Family-friendly exhibition

Sat 6 Jun 2020Sun 11 Oct 2020

9:30am5:00pm

WA Maritime Museum


Travel back in time and discover the determination, machines and genius that carved the great Roman Empire.

Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers is a family-friendly exhibition featuring carefully reconstructed replica machines that reflect one of the most technologically significant times in the human history.

The Roman Imperial period (27BC – 476AD) was an era of massive construction and large scale technical innovation that brought about unprecedented wellbeing. You will be surprised to see how much we inherited from 2,000 years ago—many of the objects, concepts and machines are still part of our modern lives.

Due to the ravages of time, very few pieces of ancient Roman technology and machinery have survived in their entirety. However - through studying archaeological finds and ancient texts, exhibition creators—Artisans of Florence in collaboration with the Niccolai Group (Firenze)—have reconstructed Ancient Roman technology using the same materials and techniques used thousands of years ago.

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

Ancient Rome is best suited to primary school aged children though the entire family will enjoy learning about this fascinating era, including:

  • Military genius and mighty machines (Caesar’s army, discipline, tactics, war machines, armour, weapons)
  • All roads lead to Rome (measurements, transportation by road and sea, communication)
  • Building Rome (engineering - roads, bridges, buildings, monuments, aqueducts, tools, machines, techniques)
  • Entertainment (gladiators, colosseum, games, art, clothes, timekeeping, Roman life and people)

Discover this significant time in history as part of your family day out in Fremantle.


Don’t forget, there’s much to see and do at WA Maritime Museum.

  • Learn about the vessels that changed Fremantle forever—Australia II and Parry Endeavour
  • See the rare megamouth shark and explore the Welcome Walls
  • Wander our galleries to learn about the special moments, artefacts, vessels, people and stories in WA’s rich maritime history, and explore themes from navigation, fishing and defence to whaling, wildlife and epic ocean voyages.

Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers
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Pricing

Ticket Type
Pricing
Adult $17.50
Concession* $10.00
Kids (5-15) $7.50
Kids (0-4) Free
Family (2 adults & 2 kids) $45
Carer** Free
Education Groups See Education Groups information below
Group Bookings 20+ See Group Bookings information below

*Must present a valid Student, Senior, or Health Care Card.
**Must present a valid WA Companion Card.
^Groups must be pre-booked by calling 1300 134 081.

Education Groups

Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers is available for school bookings during term for the special price of $7.50 for both students and supervisors.


Ancient Rome Learning Resources and Excursion Bookings


Group Bookings

Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers is available with discounted tickets for groups of 20 or more. Email reception@museum.wa.gov.au for more details.