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See the world of Ancient Rome through the Empire, Power, People exhibit at Melbourne Museum, featuring over 150 original artefacts from across the Roman Empire.
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Journey through immersive displays that reveal Roman politics, culture and daily life, from powerful emperors to ordinary citizens.
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Experience rare treasures from Italian museums, brought together in Australia for the first time for a truly unforgettable encounter with history.
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Flexi entry to the ROME: Empire, Power, People exhibition
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Entry to Melbourne Museum
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Step into Ancient Rome at the Empire, Power, People exhibition at Melbourne Museum and explore rare Roman artefacts, immersive displays and powerful stories that reveal how emperors, soldiers and citizens shaped an empire that still influences the world today.
Getting started
Your ticket includes flexi entry to the Rome: Empire, Power, People exhibition, plus general admission to Melbourne Museum. Arrive at the venue and explore the exhibition at your own pace.
What to expect
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World-class artefacts: See more than 150 original Roman artefacts, including statues, mosaics, frescoes, jewellery and everyday objects from across the Roman Empire.
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Immersive storytelling: Walk through richly designed spaces with multimedia and atmospheric displays that bring Roman politics, culture and daily life to life.
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Life of an empire: See how power was built and maintained, from emperors and elites to soldiers and ordinary citizens.
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Unforgettable highlights: Experience rare treasures from Italian museums, displayed together in Australia for the first time.
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What to bring
- Bring a valid ID for the experience.
What's not allowed
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Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, controlled substances, outside food, and smoking are not allowed inside the venue.
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The use of cameras, video cameras and mobile phones is prohibited in designated special exhibitions.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair accessible.
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Wheelchairs are available free of charge from the foyer at Melbourne Museum for your visit.
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Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
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Accessible parking spaces and lifts with tactile indicators are available at various locations throughout the Museum, including Rathdowne Street Car Park, Nicholson Street Car Park, between the Museum Shop and Café, at the Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs exhibition, and at the IMAX Theatre.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
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Melbourne Museum is an autism friendly museum, which provides maps of high and low sensory spaces, quiet times, social scripts and more.
Additional information
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Facilities: Parking, toilets.
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Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Re-entry to the venue is not permitted.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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