Ancient Rome

Our Ancient Roman dig offers a hands-on experience for all ages.

Senior Secondary Students

With a focus on Archaeology, students will:

  • Explore the Museum’s collection of ancient artefacts
  • Excavate a dig site using archaeological techniques
  • Record and interpret the archaeological finding to understand the site

Minimum 20 students (or equivalent cost $297), maximum 30 students (contact us for options with larger groups)

Cost $14.85 per student

Lower secondary students

This program is designed for groups of 60 students. The program will run with two separate activities: Archaeological Investigation and Arms and Armour in the Museum.

  • Arms and Armour in the Museum:
    • Explore the Museum’s collection of ancient artefacts
    • Discussion on the Roman Legion
    • Handle replica Roman armour and weapons
  • Archaeological Investigation
    • Excavate a Roman dig site using archaeological techniques
    • Record and interpret the archaeological findings to understand the site

Minimum 20 students (or equivalent cost $297), maximum 60 students (contact us for options with larger groups)

Cost: $14.85 per student

Primary students

This program looks at many aspects of Ancient Roman life. Primary school students can:

  • Excavate Roman artefacts in our mini archaeological dig
  • Explore the Museum’s collection of ancient artefacts
  • Participate in Roman Legion Training
  • Handle replica Roman armour and weapons
  • Dress up as an Ancient Roman
  • Play Ancient Roman games

This primary student program will be tailored for each group as there is not enough time to cover all of these activities.

Minimum 20 students (or equivalent cost $297), maximum 60 students (contact us for options with larger groups)

Cost: $14.85 per student

 

* Programs typically run for 4 hours, however each is fully customizable to meet your specific needs.

roman soldier painting in the museum
Roman display in the museum
Roman map in the museum

“I would just like to thank Mel for her amazing work last Friday with the Roman Archaeological Dig. The Year 11 students absolutely loved the dig, and by the end of the day weren’t ready to go home and wanted to keep uncovering artefacts. Mel paced the dig well and the explanations and engagement of students during each step of the archaeological dig was excellent! Mark did a great job helping the students out and ensuring the dig ran smoothly. Thank you so much, on behalf of the students (who couldn’t stop talking about it on the bus ride back to school).”

Jacinta Karan, English and Humanities Teacher, Narangba Valley SHS