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From the fall of Julius Caesar to the rise of an empire. 🏛️

ROME: Empire, Power, People is a Melbourne exclusive exhibition now open at Melbourne Museum. Explore the luxury of Imperial Rome, the spectacle of the gladiator arena, the bustle of ancient marketplaces and the everyday lives of Roman people.

Developed in collaboration with Contemporanea Progetti (@contemporaneaprogetti) and curators from Museo Nazionale Romano (@museonazionaleromano), this unmissable exhibition draws on the extraordinary collections of the Museo Nazionale Romano and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze (@museo_archeologico_firenze), two of Italy’s most prestigious museums.

🎟️ Book your visit now our link in bio.

With thanks to Major Sponsors: @ey_australia & @brunetticlassico
Cultural Partners: @ItalyinMelb, @iicmelbourne, @coasitmelbourne, @iccimelbourne, Italian Australian Foundation
Sponsor: @pronto_concrete
Media Partners: @ilglobonewspaper, @jcdecauxau, @smoothfm915
Tourism Partners: @melbourneairportau, @vlinevictoria by @melbournemuseum

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Ancient Rome, then a modern pause.

The Rome: Empire, Power & People exhibition at Melbourne Museum takes you deep into ancient history, then you can come back to the present with a coffee and something sweet from Brunetti Classico, right inside the museum.

📍 Melbourne Museum

Open until Sunday, October 25

#BrunettiClassico #MelbourneMuseum #RomeEmpirePowerPeople taken in Melbourne Museum by @melbournemuseum

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The final countdown is on! ROME: Empire, Power, People must close next Sunday, 25 October.

With just one week left, don't miss your chance to explore this Melbourne exclusive exhibition. Step into Ancient Rome and explore the spectacle of the gladiator arena, the bustle of ancient marketplaces and the everyday lives of Roman people.

Developed in collaboration with Contemporanea Progetti (@contemporaneaprogetti) and curators from Museo Nazionale Romano (@museonazionaleromano), this unmissable exhibition draws on the extraordinary collections of the Museo Nazionale Romano and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze (@museo_archeologico_firenze), two of Italy’s most prestigious museums.

🎟️ Don't miss out! Book your tickets via the link in bio.

With thanks to Major Sponsors: @ey_australia & @brunetticlassico
Cultural Partners: @ItalyinMelb, @iicmelbourne, @coasitmelbourne, @iccimelbourne, Italian Australian Foundation
Sponsor: @pronto_concrete
Media Partners: @ilglobonewspaper, @jcdecauxau, @smoothfm915 @italianfilmfest
Tourism Partners: @melbourneairportau, @vlinevictoria by @melbournemuseum

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Get ready for some prehistoric fun with Dino Days! 🦖🎉

Every Wednesday, the littlest dinosaur lovers can stomp, dance, play and explore at Melbourne Museum!

📅 10am - 2pm, every Wednesday.
🎟️ Included with museum entry. Book now via link in bio. by @melbournemuseum

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💗There’s a Barbie for everyone.

The collector. The career dreamer. The fashion lover. The kid who just wanted the hair you could crimp, curl and restyle tomorrow. Barbie®: The Exhibition brings together over 150 dolls that reflect the many ways people have played, imagined and connected with Barbie for over 67 years.

📅 Opens 28 November 2026
🔗 Book your tickets now via the link in our bio.

Image 1: Barbie®: The Exhibition 2026 © Paul Watt for Glasgow Life
Image 2: Barbie®: The Exhibition 2026 © Jo Underhill for the Design Museum

#Barbie #BarbieTheExhibition #CreativeVictoria @creativevictoria by @melbournemuseum

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Add a little handmade magic to your festive season! These charming felt decorations by Pashom are lovingly crafted by skilled artisans in Nepal using traditional felting techniques. Perfect for your tree or as a thoughtful gift.

Shop the collection via the link in bio🎄 by @melbournemuseum

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Tomorrow night: it's time to say Arrivederci to Rome at Discoteca Italiana! 🇮🇹✨

Get warmed up with an Italian Spotify playlist kindly curated by our June headliner, DJ @tanzertanzertanzer (see link in bio!)

Tomorrow night's Discoteca Italiana features DJ sets from @discomediterranea and @thedworddj, a giant light-up dance floor, cocktails, Brunetti favourites, and exclusive after-hours access to ROME: Empire, Power, People (before it closes next weekend!)

📅 Friday 16 October
⏰ 7-11pm
📍 Melbourne Museum
🎟️ Book now via the link in our bio or at museumsvictoria.com.au by @melbournemuseum

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Alongside ROME: Empire, Power, People, on 25 October we must also say ciao to our Brunetti Classico pop-up 🫶

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by to enjoy some modern Italian flavours after a visit back to Ancient Rome, and to @BrunettiClassico for helping us combine the best of Italian culture, history and hospitality so seamlessly 🧡

Be sure to visit Brunetti Classico at Melbourne Museum one last time when joining us this weekend for Arrivederci Roma, the Italian Festa and Expo, or during the exhibition's final week!

#MelbourneMuseum #BrunettiClassico #DiscotecaItaliana #ArrivederciRoma #RomeEmpirePowerPeople #RomeInMelbourne #CreativeVic by @melbournemuseum

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Get ready to dance up a storm! 🪩💃

Discoteca Italiana Arrivederci Roma is taking over Melbourne Museum THIS FRIDAY!

Expect live DJ sets from @discomediterranea and @thedworddj
, Italian bites from @brunetticlassico
and after-hours access to ROME: Empire, Power, People.

One night only. Grab your tickets via the link in bio and we’ll see you on the dancefloor! 💃

🎵 The D Word by @melbournemuseum

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Some transformations take millions of years. Others take one night.

This Halloween, Melbourne Museum hosts The Haunted Gala, Melbourne's most extraordinary costume party.

📅 Saturday 31 October | Adults 18+
🎫 Secure your tickets via the link in our bio by @melbournemuseum

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Our journey through Ancient Rome is coming to an end.

ROME: Empire, Power, People must close on October 25, with just under two weeks left to experience this Melbourne exclusive exhibition.

Explore more than 180 extraordinary artefacts never before seen in Australia and discover the stories that shaped one of history's most enduring civilisations, from the luxury of Imperial Rome and the spectacle of the gladiator arena to bustling marketplaces and the everyday lives of Roman people.

Book your visit at the Museums Victoria website. by @melbournemuseum

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