ROME: Empire, Power, PeopleCarlton · Wed, 21 Oct 2026
About this event
ROME: Empire, Power, People takes place at Melbourne Museum, Carlton, VIC on Wednesday 21 October 2026, starting at 9:00 am local time.
It is listed as Fine Art (Arts & Culture).
Tickets are currently off sale through the primary seller — availability may return, so check back or view the official listing.
Enter anytime between 9am and 5pm 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, 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 exhibition, designed by Museums Victoria and developed in collaboration with Contemporanea Progetti and curators Dr Federica Rinaldi, Dr Sara Colantonio and Dr Carlotta Caruso from Museo Nazionale Romano, will draw on the extraordinary collections of the Museo Nazionale Romano and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze, two of Italy's most prestigious museums, for a never-before seen exhibition.
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- The Nunnery300 m
- Devonshire Arms Hotel390 m
- Melbourne Metropole Central430 m
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Check prices ↗ROME: Empire, Power, People at Melbourne Museum: show day guide
- Show starts
- 9:00 am
- Getting there
- Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St (Fitzroy), 150 m (2 min walk)
- Parking
- The Melbourne Museum undercover car park is open from 6.00am to midnight daily.
Know before you go
- Please note
- Children 2 and under are free of charge, upon arrival please see the front counter to collect their $0.00 ticket. ROME Exhibition ticket includes Museum Entry.
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Venue: Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053- Parking
- The Melbourne Museum undercover car park is open from 6.00am to midnight daily. Enter via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street. Local bicycle facilities include bike lanes on Rathdowne St and Canning St. There is also a shared pedestrian/bike path on Nicholson St. Bicycle racks on the Plaza provide ample bike parking just outside the front door
- Accessible seating
- Venue is wheelchair accessible
- Venue rules
- By entering Melbourne Museum, you agree to be bound to these conditions of entry. Supervision of children: Children under 12 years of age must be supervised by an adult 17 years or older. Filming and photography: Non-commercial filming and photography is permitted in the museum except where signs specifically prohibit it. Commercial filming and photography is permitted by prior arrangement only. Filming and photography is not permitted in the IMAX cinema at any time. Safety: Visitors must abide by warnings and instructions. For safety, footwear must be worn at all times. Please ensure that personal items are not left unattended. Museum Victoria will not be liable for lost or stolen property. Museum management reserves the right to refuse entry, to remove any person from the site and to inspect bags. Smoking, eating and drinking: Melbourne Museum and IMAX are smoke-free. Food and drink must only be consumed in designated food areas.
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Box office
- 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Sunday
Full Melbourne Museum seating plan →ROME: Empire, Power, People: FAQs
When is ROME: Empire, Power, People?
ROME: Empire, Power, People is scheduled for Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 9:00 am local time.
Where is ROME: Empire, Power, People taking place?
At Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, VIC 3053.
How much are tickets for ROME: Empire, Power, People?
The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.
Is there parking at Melbourne Museum?
The Melbourne Museum undercover car park is open from 6.00am to midnight daily. Enter via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street. Local bicycle facilities include bike lanes on Rathdowne St and Canning St. There is also a shared pedestrian/bike path on Nicholson St. Bicycle racks on the Plaza provide ample bike parking just outside the front door
ROME: Empire, Power, People
Wed, 21 Oct 2026