This National Archaeology Week the University of Melbourne Hellenic Museum and CO.AS.IT. Museo Italiano join forces to bring you a series of back-to-back programs exploring the heritage of Greece and Rome! All events are free; bookings required.
Ancient Showdown! Greece vs Rome
2–4PM Sunday 19 May at the Forum Theatre University of Melbourne
Who has left the more significant legacy in the modern world – ancient Greece or ancient Rome? Respected academics battle it out and the audience decides in this thrilling Classics debate!
Early Roman expansion and the colonisation of the Pontine Marshes (Lazio Central Italy)
6.30–8PM Tuesday 21 May at Museo Italiano Carlton
Discover a fascinating history of the infamous Pontine Marshes in a free talk delivered by Gijs Tol Associate Professor of Roman Archaeology at The University of Melbourne.
A Close Encounter with the University of Melbourne's Classics and Archaeology Collection for Ages 8–18
10AM–12PM Saturday 25 May at the University of Melbourne Parkville
This two-part guided experience includes a visit to the Melbourne Antiquities Collection object-based laboratories and a curator's tour of the 'Ancient Lives: Insights from the Classics and Archaeology Department' exhibition.
Sands of Time: Kids' Archaeology Dig
11AM–12.30PM Sunday 26 May at the Hellenic Museum Melbourne CBD
This hands-on kids' workshop will give young 'field recruits' a crash course in archaeology including excavating a mock dig site and learning to record and analyse discoveries in a field journal!
Co-presented by The University of Melbourne Hellenic Museum and CO.AS.IT. Museo Italiano for National Archaeology Week.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Various Locations – Check Event Details, 280 William Street, Melbourne, Australia
