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    Rome’s Birthday: A Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts Event

    Rome’s Birthday: A Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts Event Image gallery

    Presented by Penn Museum at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum)

    April 21, 2013


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    This year’s Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts asks, “If you had a time machine…” what would you do? Penn Museum celebrates Rome's birthday (April 21, 753 BCE) by inviting guests back through time to explore Italy during the ancient Roman Empire with an afternoon of activities. Visitors can enjoy gladiatorial bouts, try on helmets and shields, and reenact battle formations, as well as enjoy music, food, and arts and crafts. Enthusiasts can also visit the Museum's long-term exhibition, Worlds Intertwined: Greeks, Romans, and Etruscans, and learn more about the history of Italy, from Etruscan to Roman civilizations, by viewing over 1,000 artifacts including marble and bronze sculptures, jewelry, gold and silver coins, metalwork, glass vessels, and more. For more information, call 215.898.2680.


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      • Venue Info

        University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum)

        3260 South Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19104

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        Free with Museum admission ($12 Adults, $10 US Military & Senior Citizens 65+, $8 Children 6-17 & Students with ID).

        Info Phone: 215.898.2680

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        April 21, 2013

        Times:

        1:00 - 4:00 pm

      • Accessibility Info

          Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.